Description
Healthy Shrimp and Broccoli is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Bursting with flavor and essential nutrients, it’s sure to impress while keeping your meal health-conscious. Serve it over rice or enjoy it solo for a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli by washing and cutting it into bite-sized florets. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the broccoli for about 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet and add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the shrimp and broccoli in the skillet.
- Toss everything together gently to coat in the sauce, cooking for an additional minute until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg