Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

🍤🥦 Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

*Sweet, savory, and ready in 20 minutes! This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights.*

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📝 Ingredients

Protein & Veggies:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 links (~12 oz) andouille or smoked sausage, sliced

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Honey Garlic Sauce:

• ⅓ cup (80ml) honey

• ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce (or tamari)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Garnish:

• Sliced green onions

• Sesame seeds

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook Sausage & Broccoli

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned (~5 mins). Remove and set aside.

3. Add broccoli to the skillet with a splash of water. Cover and steam for 3-4 mins until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.

2. Sear the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt/pepper.

2. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Sear shrimp for 1-2 mins per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

1. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté 30 secs until fragrant.

2. Pour in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

3. Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce. Cook until thickened (~2 mins).

4. Combine & Serve

1. Return sausage, broccoli, and shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sauce.

2. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

3. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or noodles.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the pan: Cook ingredients in batches to avoid steaming instead of searing.

• Spice it up: Add sriracha or chili garlic paste to the sauce.

• Shortcut: Use pre-cooked sausage to speed things up!

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🍚 Why This Works

• One-pan wonder: Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.

• Meal-prep friendly: Keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days.

• Balanced meal: Protein + veg + carbs = dinner solved!

Perfect for when you need something fast, flavorful, and fuss-free! 😋