Description
A delightful, quick meal combining juicy shrimp with a sticky-sweet glaze, tender broccoli, and fluffy rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Optional: green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined. Set it aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the shrimp in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet, swirling to coat the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes until brilliantly glazed.
- Steam or sauté the broccoli until tender yet crisp.
- In bowls, add a base of rice or quinoa, top with shrimp and broccoli, and garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
You can prepare the glaze in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. Experiment with cooking the shrimp in an air fryer or baking for healthier options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg