Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C): First, toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the seasoned broccoli evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until they become crispy and tender. Roasting the broccoli gives it a nice texture and flavor.
- Prepare the sauce: While the broccoli is roasting, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil (if you’re using it) in a small bowl. This sauce will be the heart of the dish, bringing together all the savory elements.
- Cook the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and crispy. Once done, remove the sausage from the skillet and set it aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside with the sausage.
- Make the honey garlic sauce: Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. This allows the flavors to develop and the sauce to coat the sausage and shrimp beautifully.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked sausage and shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce to ensure they’re well-coated. When the broccoli is done roasting, add it to the skillet and toss everything together until the sauce evenly coats all ingredients.
- Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for an added layer of flavor and texture. Serve this dish hot with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Shrimp substitution: If you’re not a fan of shrimp, you can easily swap it out for chicken or tofu. Both will soak up the honey garlic sauce wonderfully.
- Spice it up: For those who enjoy a bit of heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Meal prep: This dish is perfect for meal prepping. Simply store it in airtight containers, and it’ll keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
- Balancing flavors: If the sauce is too sweet for your liking, balance it out by adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a dash of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg