Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining succulent shrimp, savory sausage, and crisp broccoli coated in a warm, sweet honey garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this balanced and nutritious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 8 oz smoked or Italian sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Condiments
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Chop the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Cut broccoli into medium florets. Mince the garlic finely to release maximum flavor.
- Cook Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage pieces and sauté until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving the flavorful drippings in the skillet.
- Sauté Broccoli: In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp. Optionally, add a splash of water and cover the pan to steam gently.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet with broccoli and cook about 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture.
- Make Honey Garlic Sauce: Push shrimp and broccoli to one side of the skillet. Add olive oil and minced garlic to the empty side, sautéing about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix to coat all ingredients evenly in the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Return cooked sausage to skillet. Toss all components together and cook for an additional minute to blend flavors. Plate and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Cook shrimp in batches if pan is crowded to ensure proper searing.
- Add garlic towards the end of cooking to avoid bitterness.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to balance sweetness and savoriness to taste.
- Cook over medium heat to prevent burning the honey while allowing caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, sausage, broccoli, quick dinner, one pan, healthy, gluten free, weeknight meal