Here’s a full recipe for a Spicy Honey-Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry—quick, flavorful, and packed with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and garlicky goodness.
🍤 Spicy Honey-Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin (optional for color & sweetness)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional, to thicken sauce)
Instructions
- Prep the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the broccoli
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli (and bell pepper if using), stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil.
- Add shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add minced garlic in the last 30 seconds and stir until fragrant.
- Combine and sauce
- Return broccoli (and bell pepper) to the pan with the shrimp.
- Pour sauce over the mixture, tossing everything to coat evenly.
- If you like a thicker glaze, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve
- Serve immediately over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra flavor and crunch.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetables: Snap peas, zucchini, or carrots also work well.
- Protein swap: Chicken, tofu, or scallops can replace shrimp.
- Sweetness & heat: Adjust honey or sriracha to suit your taste.
- Make-ahead: Sauce can be prepared ahead of time; stir-fry shrimp and veggies quickly when ready to eat.
This dish is quick, packed with flavor, and balances sweet, spicy, and garlicky elements with crisp-tender broccoli.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that’s even faster and less cleanup, perfect for weeknights.
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