Description
Spicy honey-glazed shrimp dances with robust sausage and crisp broccoli in this mouthwatering one-pan wonder. Maximum flavor meets minimal cleanup, promising a delicious dinner that brings comfort and excitement to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 ounces (170 grams) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced (optional, for color and sweetness)
Honey Glaze and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant glaze by whisking honey, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a compact mixing vessel. Reserve the aromatic mixture for later use.
- Ignite a large skillet with olive oil over robust medium-high temperature.
- Sear succulent shrimp in the heated pan, transforming them to a delicate pink hue within 2-3 minutes per side. Extract and temporarily park the cooked shellfish.
- Within the same sizzling skillet, introduce additional olive oil and carefully arrange sausage slices.
- Brown sausage segments until achieving a rich, caramelized exterior across 2-3 minutes.
- Cascade crisp broccoli florets and optional crimson bell pepper into the skillet. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Sauté vegetables, maintaining their vibrant texture and slight crunch for 5-7 minutes.
- Reunite the previously cooked shrimp with the skillet’s contents, creating a harmonious protein and vegetable ensemble.
- Cascade the prepared honey glaze over the medley, thoroughly coating each ingredient with the glossy, complex sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer briefly, encouraging the sauce to thicken and embrace the proteins and vegetables.
- Plate the aromatic creation immediately, optionally serving atop fluffy rice, quinoa, or enjoying as a standalone low-carbohydrate feast.
Notes
- Achieve perfect shrimp texture by removing them immediately once they turn pink to prevent overcooking and rubbery consistency.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili flakes or swapping with fresh jalapeños for a more vibrant spice profile.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce and turkey sausage to create a lighter, heart-healthy version of the dish.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by prepping glaze and chopping ingredients beforehand, reducing overall cooking time and kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg