Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a weekday dinner, it comes together in just 20 minutes and features a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Meat
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized rounds
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Spices
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary. Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds. Chop broccoli into evenly sized florets to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter. Cook sausage slices until browned on both sides and fragrant. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and cook 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp. Optionally, add a splash of water and cover to steam for 1 minute for extra tenderness.
- Cook Shrimp and Garlic: Add more oil or butter if needed. Add shrimp and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring frequently. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Toss Everything with Sauce: Return sausage to skillet. Add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Toss everything together, letting the sauce thicken and coat the shrimp, sausage, and broccoli in a glossy sticky layer. Add red pepper flakes if desired for heat.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm. Garnish as desired with additional lemon or herbs.
Notes
- You can substitute smoked sausage with chicken sausage or a vegetarian sausage alternative if preferred.
- For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level or omit for no spice.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat quickly in a skillet or microwave.
