This easy shrimp and broccoli stir fry with a honey garlic sauce is healthy, full of flavor, and cooks in less than 30 minutes! Low carb and macro friendly with 306 calories per serving, 28 g of protein, and 25 net carbs.
This Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli is so good!
When you're craving takeout but are also trying to eat healthier, our honey garlic broccoli shrimp is the perfect recipe to have in your back pocket. The shrimp is coated in a cornstarch crust which is light but makes it super crispy too!
The ingredients come together fast in a skillet and honestly, would be ready before your take out even shows up. This recipe is super simple to customize, if you're a garlic lover just add more. If you're trying to cut your carbs, reduce the honey, leave it out, or add a pinch of golden monk fruit instead.
What you'll need
- shrimp: defrosted uncooked frozen shrimp is best
- broccoli: use fresh broccoli florets cut into bit size pieces
- honey: the star of the sauce! Maple syrup or a sugar-free sweetener can be used as a substitute.
- garlic: use minced fresh garlic or minced garlic in a jar or Dorot frozen cubes.
- ginger: we recommend minced ginger or defrosted ginger cubes.
- soy sauce: use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten free option.
- red pepper flakes: adds a little kick while still being a mild dish
- cornstarch makes the shrimp crispy since it's coated in a thin layer. You could also use flour or a low carb option.
- oil & butter: something mild like canola oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil. We add in a bit of butter for flavor but you can also use all oil.
Variations
- Extra veggies: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas for a veggie boost.
- Spicy kick: Throw in some red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Nutty twist: Toss in some cashews or almonds.
- Low-carb: Use a low carb sweetener like golden monk fruit to taste and a low carb thickener like arrowroot powder.
How to Cook Broccoli Shrimp Stir Fry
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the sauce.
Step 2: Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Shake off the excess corn starch before cooking the shrimp.
Step 3: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the oil and cook the shrimp until they're just cooked through and turns pink. Set it aside.
Step 4: Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Saute the broccoli until tender crisp. Add the sauce and the cooked shrimp to the pan. Saute for 1 minute to combine the flavors and reheat the shrimp.
Step 5: Cook for an additional 1 minute, then serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles and garnish with fresh herbs, sesame seeds, or green onions. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcook the shrimp, they cook super fast and can become rubbery if overdone.
- Adjust the sweetness and garlic to your liking by tweaking the honey and garlic quantities.
- Leftovers last for 3 days in the fridge.
- This makes a great meal prep recipe for the week too!
More Healthy Asian Recipes
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- Cauliflower chicken fried rice
- Asian chicken lettuce wraps (PF Changs copycat)
- Korean ground beef bowl
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Recipe
Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Ingredients
- ยผ cup honey 84 g
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce 45 mL
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste 4 g
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic 15 g
- ยผ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ยผ cup cornstarch 40 g
- ยฝ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ยฝ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (removing tail is optional) 454 g
- 1 tablespoon butter 14 g
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil 32 g
- 1 large broccoli head cut just the crowns into bite size pieces 600 g
Instructions
- Combine the honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the shrimp to a bowl along with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine. You'll want to shake off the excess cornstarch when you go to cook the shrimp.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the oil and cook the shrimp until it's just turned pink yet the crust is golden brown (about 1-2 minutes on each side). Set the shrimp aside on a plate.
- Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Saute the broccoli for 4-5 minutes, or until it's crisp and tender. Add the sauce to the pan and once it's heated, add the shrimp back to the pan. Cook the shrimp and broccoli stir fry for 1 minute until the shrimp is heated through.
- Garnish the broccoli shrimp stir fry with chopped fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes if you want a little more heat. Enjoy!
Notes
- We used a cast iron skillet to get a nice brown crust on the shrimp. You can also use a nonstick skillet and reduce the oil and/or butter if preferred.
- Instead of coating the shrimp with cornstarch in a bowl, you can also add the mix to a Ziplock bag and shake it until the shrimp is coated.
- You can also use this same recipe for chicken bites or steak bites! Just pan-fry the meat until it's just cooked through and add it back to the pan when you add the sauce.
- We highly recommend doubling this recipe! Leftovers are great for meal prep lunches served with rice, cauliflower rice, or sweet potatoes on the side.
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