Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli skillet recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Juicy shrimp and smoky sausage are cooked with tender-crisp broccoli and coated in a deliciously sticky honey garlic sauce with a hint of lemon and optional heat from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood & Meat
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized rounds
Vegetables
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking Fat
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary. Slice the smoked sausage into bite-sized rounds. Chop broccoli into evenly sized florets to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Sausage: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil or butter. Cook sausage slices until browned on both sides and fragrant. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 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 to steam for 1 minute to enhance tenderness.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add more oil or butter to the skillet if needed. Add shrimp and minced garlic, stirring frequently. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side, ensuring they are cooked through but still juicy.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet. Add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Toss everything together, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat the shrimp, sausage, and broccoli in a glossy, sticky layer. Add red pepper flakes if you desire some heat.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from heat and serve warm. Garnish as desired and enjoy this flavorful, quick-cooking dish.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- To add more vegetables, consider including sliced bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch and color.
- Serve over rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days and can be quickly reheated in a skillet.
