Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Servings

2–3 servings

Total Time

About 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Main

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

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger, minced (optional)

Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

Other

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 tbsp water or chicken broth

• 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)

Garnish

• chopped green onions

• sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Broccoli

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.

2. Add broccoli and blanch for 1–2 minutes until bright green.

3. Drain and set aside.

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2. Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.

3. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

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3. Cook the Garlic Sauce

In the same pan:

1. Melt butter.

2. Add garlic and ginger.

3. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

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4. Make the Sauce

Add:

• soy sauce

• oyster sauce

• honey

• sesame oil

• chili flakes

Stir well.

If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan.

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5. Combine Everything

1. Return shrimp to the pan.

2. Add broccoli.

3. Toss everything together and cook 2–3 minutes until coated in sauce.

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6. Serve

Serve hot over:

• steamed rice, or

• noodles.

Top with:

• green onions

• sesame seeds.

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✅ Flavor Profile

• Savory garlic butter

• Slight sweetness from honey

• Light heat from chili flakes

• Fresh crunch from broccoli

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or healthy stir-fry meal.