Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli

Ingredients:

– 1/2 cup honey

– 1/4 cup soy sauce

– 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

– 2 tablespoons minced garlic

– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

– 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired

– 2 tablespoon butter

– 2 cups chopped broccoli

– 1 teaspoon olive oil

– salt pepper

Instructions:

– In a small bowl add the honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper and mix until combined.

– Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into a bowl and add 1/3 of the sauce. Toss and marinate 30 minutes.

– Whisk in the cornstarch to the reserved marinade and set aside.

– Heat a skillet (I use cast iron) or wok on high heat, add olive oil and broccoli, salt and pepper and cook 5-6 minutes just until soft. Remove from pan and set aside.

– Add the butter to the skillet and add shrimp discarding any marinade. Cook until the shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes each side.

– Add in the reserved sauce and bring to a simmer. Add in the broccoli and toss until heated through.

– Serve with white rice or pasta.

– Garnish with green onions if desired.