Description
Succulent honey-glazed shrimp dances with spicy sausage and crisp broccoli in this Southern-inspired one-pan feast. Quick weeknight dinners gain excitement with bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (226 g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz (170 g) smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced (optional, for color and sweetness)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp minced ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Glaze Preparation: Whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, aromatic sauce.
- Shrimp Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until pink and slightly charred, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sausage Browning: In the same skillet, add olive oil and sear sausage slices until caramelized and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Vegetable Sautéing: Introduce broccoli florets and bell peppers to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, maintaining vegetables’ crisp texture.
- Combining and Glazing: Return shrimp to the skillet, pour prepared honey glaze over the entire mixture. Simmer briefly to allow sauce to thicken and coat ingredients evenly.
- Serving: Transfer the medley to serving plates, optionally accompanied by rice, quinoa, or enjoyed as a standalone dish. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Adjust Shrimp Cooking Time: Prevent rubbery texture by precisely monitoring shrimp cooking duration – 2-3 minutes maximum to maintain tender, succulent quality.
Manage Heat Intensity: Use medium-high temperature to caramelize sausage without burning, ensuring even browning and rich flavor development.
Control Vegetable Crispness: Sauté broccoli briefly (5-7 minutes) to preserve nutrients and maintain vibrant green color with slight crunch.
Customize Spice Levels: Modify chili flakes quantity to personalize heat intensity – reduce for mild preference or increase for adventurous palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg