Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Broccoli (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Sauce

01 - 1/2 cup honey
02 - 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
04 - 2 tablespoons minced garlic
05 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
06 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch

→ For the Main Dish

07 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed if desired
08 - 2 tablespoons butter
09 - 2 cups chopped broccoli
10 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well blended.
02 - Transfer the peeled, deveined shrimp to a bowl. Pour one third of the prepared sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Set aside to marinate.
03 - Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining sauce mixture until fully dissolved. Reserve for later use.
04 - Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add olive oil, then add chopped broccoli, salt, and black pepper. Stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes until the broccoli is just tender. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
05 - Reduce the skillet heat to medium-high. Add butter, allowing it to melt, then add the shrimp, discarding the marinade. Sauté shrimp for approximately 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
06 - Pour the reserved sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring regularly, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss with the shrimp and sauce until heated through. Serve hot, optionally over rice or pasta.

# Notes:

01 - Marinate shrimp for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor development.
02 - Jumbo 16/20 count shrimp provide excellent texture and presentation, but any size may be used with adjusted cooking times.
03 - Leaving shrimp tails intact imparts additional flavor and visual appeal, though they may be removed as preferred.
04 - Fresh or thawed frozen broccoli can be used; ensure frozen broccoli is thawed and well dried before cooking.

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