Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli dish is an easy and delicious dinner packed with flavor. The combination of sweet honey, savory sausage, succulent shrimp, and tender broccoli creates the perfect balance. It’s ideal for busy weeknights and can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal. With a hint of garlic and optional spice, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound sausage (your choice), sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sausage slices and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove sausage and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Return the sausage to the skillet. Add shrimp, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir into the skillet. Let the sauce thicken while stirring.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if desired).
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if you like. Serve hot.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve this dish over rice or noodles. You can also adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the crushed red pepper flakes. This dish is versatile, allowing you to swap sausage with chicken or other proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes