Here’s a bold, sweet-and-savory recipe for Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage, and Broccoli — a quick, flavor-packed skillet meal that’s perfect for weeknights. It combines juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and tender broccoli in a sticky honey garlic glaze. Great over rice or noodles!
🍤 Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli Skillet
👩🍳 Servings: 4
⏱️ Total Time: 30 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Protein & Veggies:
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tail on or off)
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8 oz smoked sausage (andouille, kielbasa, or your choice), sliced into coins
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
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⅓ cup honey
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¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
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1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
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Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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Honey
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Soy sauce
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Vinegar
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Garlic
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(Optional: Stir in red pepper flakes for heat)
Set aside. Mix cornstarch + water separately if you want a thicker sauce.
2. Cook the Broccoli:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Add broccoli and sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Add a splash of water and cover to steam for 1–2 more minutes, if needed.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the Sausage:
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In the same skillet, add sliced sausage.
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Cook over medium-high heat until browned and slightly crispy (about 4–5 minutes).
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Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the Shrimp:
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Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet if needed.
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Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
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Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Reduce heat to medium.
5. Combine Everything:
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Return sausage and broccoli to the skillet with shrimp.
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Pour the honey garlic sauce over everything.
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Stir to coat and let simmer 1–2 minutes.
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(Optional: Add cornstarch slurry now and simmer until sauce thickens.)
🌿 Garnish & Serve:
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds or sliced green onions (optional).
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Serve over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
🔄 Substitutions & Add-Ins:
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No shrimp? Try chicken instead.
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Add crunch: Toss in water chestnuts or snow peas.
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Make it spicy: Stir in sriracha or more red pepper flakes.