Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet

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Servings: 4 Prep: 30 min Dairy Free Gluten Free Homestyle Stovetop Added about 1 month ago Updated about 1 month ago

Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet

Ingredients

For the sauce: 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic ¼ cup coconut aminos 3 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For the shrimp and broccoli: 1 orange bell pepper, or red bell pepper 1 head broccoli 1 pound jumbo shrimp 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil sea salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water sesame seeds, optional crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

1. For the sauce: Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.

2. For the shrimp and broccoli: Thinly slice bell pepper. Chop broccoli into small pieces. Peel and devein shrimp.

3. Add 1/2 of the olive oil to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and broccoli and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.

4. Quickly stir fry the vegetables just until crisp tender and nicely browned, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and set aside.

5. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining olive oil to skillet. Add shrimp to the skillet and spread into a single layer without overcrowding.

6. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring once, just until the shrimp is opaque and starts to curl, approximately 2 minutes. Do not overcook.

7. Transfer shrimp to the bowl with sautéed vegetables. Set aside.

8. Create a slurry by combining the cornstarch and water together in a small bowl.

9. Add sauce and slurry to skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and clings to a spoon, approximately 2-3 minutes.

10. Remove from heat and pour shrimp and sautéed vegetables into the skillet.

11. Carefully toss to combine and garnish with sesame seeds and/or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired, before serving.