Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/4 ground
• 2 tablespoons garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 In a small bowl add the honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper, and mix until combined.
2. 2 Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into a bowl and add 1/3 of the sauce.
3. 3 Whisk in the cornstarch to the reserved marinade and set aside.
4. 4 Heat a skillet (I use cast iron) or wok on high heat, add olive oil and broccoli, salt and pepper and cook 5-6 minutes just until soft. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. 5 Add the butter to the skillet and add shrimp discarding any marinade. Cook until the shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes on each side.
6. 6 Add in the reserved sauce and bring to a low-medium simmer until thickened about 2-3 minutes.
7. 7 Add in the broccoli and toss until heated through.
8. 8 Serve over rice or pasta

NUTRITION

Calories: 215 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 39 gg | Protein: 3 gg | Fat: 7 gg | Fiber: 1 gg | Sugar: 36 gg