🍯🧄 Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

Juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a glossy honey garlic sauce.

This easy one-pan dinner comes together quickly and delivers the perfect combination of sweet, savory, garlicky, and slightly tangy flavors. Serve it over fluffy rice, noodles, or enjoy it straight from the skillet.

⏱️ Recipe Information

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Method: One Skillet

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz (225 g) smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
2 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp butter
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce

¼ cup (85 g) honey
¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or rice vinegar
½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water

For Garnishing

2 tbsp sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Fresh lemon wedges, optional

To Serve

Steamed white rice
Jasmine or brown rice
Cooked noodles
Cauliflower rice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients

Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. This helps them sear instead of steaming.

Season lightly with salt and black pepper.

Have the sausage sliced, broccoli cut into bite-sized florets, and garlic minced before you start cooking—the recipe moves quickly once the skillet gets hot.

2. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together:

Honey
Soy sauce
Lemon juice or rice vinegar
Red pepper flakes

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water until completely smooth.

Set both aside.

3. Brown the Sausage

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced smoked sausage in a single layer.

Cook for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned around the edges.

Transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside.

4. Cook the Broccoli

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet.

Add the broccoli florets.

Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli becomes bright green and crisp-tender.

If the broccoli is browning too quickly, add 1–2 tablespoons of water and cover the skillet for about 1 minute to steam it slightly.

Transfer the broccoli to the plate with the sausage.

5. Cook the Shrimp

Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer.

Cook for approximately 1½–2 minutes per side, depending on their size.

The shrimp are ready when they turn pink, opaque, and curl into a loose “C” shape.

Don’t overcook them—they’ll spend another minute in the sauce later.

Transfer the shrimp to the plate with the sausage and broccoli.

6. Sauté the Garlic

Reduce the heat to medium.

Add the butter to the skillet.

Once melted, add the minced garlic.

Cook for 30–60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

Be careful not to let the garlic burn.

7. Make the Glaze

Pour the honey-soy mixture into the skillet.

Bring it to a gentle simmer.

Whisk the cornstarch slurry once more, then slowly stir it into the sauce.

Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.

8. Bring Everything Together

Return the cooked sausage, broccoli, and shrimp to the skillet.

Toss everything together until thoroughly coated in the honey garlic glaze.

Cook for another 1–2 minutes, just until everything is heated through.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with a little black pepper, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes if desired.

🍽️ 9. Garnish & Serve

Remove from the heat.

Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, spooning plenty of the sticky honey garlic sauce over the top.

Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before eating for a bright finishing touch.

⭐ Chef’s Tips

Pat the Shrimp Dry

Excess moisture prevents good browning and can make the shrimp release too much liquid into the skillet.

Don’t Overcook the Shrimp

Shrimp cook very quickly. Remove them from the skillet as soon as they’re opaque and pink.

Brown the Sausage First

The browned sausage leaves flavorful drippings in the pan that become part of the sauce.

Keep the Broccoli Crisp-Tender

You want the broccoli tender enough to bite through while still retaining some texture.

Make the Sauce Last

Adding the honey mixture near the end prevents the honey from burning and gives you a glossy coating instead of a scorched sauce.

Want It Extra Sticky?

Let the sauce simmer for an additional minute before returning the ingredients to the skillet. The glaze will reduce slightly and cling more tightly to the shrimp and vegetables.

🌶️ Easy Variations

Spicy Honey Garlic

Add ½–1 teaspoon sriracha or extra red pepper flakes.

Teriyaki-Style

Add 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil to the finished sauce.

Lemon Honey Shrimp

Use lemon juice instead of vinegar and add a little fresh lemon zest.

Cajun-Style

Season the shrimp with ½–1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning before cooking and use andouille sausage instead of smoked sausage.

Extra Vegetables

Add bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, zucchini, or thinly sliced carrots.

🍚 What to Serve With It

This skillet meal is delicious with:

Steamed jasmine rice
Coconut rice
Fried rice
Egg noodles
Rice noodles
Cauliflower rice
Quinoa

For a lighter meal, simply serve it on its own with an extra side of steamed vegetables.

🧊 Storage

Allow leftovers to cool before transferring them to an airtight container.

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Because shrimp can become rubbery when repeatedly reheated, reheat gently just until warmed through.

Reheating

Warm in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water, broth, or extra sauce.

Alternatively, microwave in short 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals.

🍯 Final Result

This Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli is everything you want in a quick weeknight skillet: juicy shrimp, smoky browned sausage, crisp-tender broccoli, and a glossy honey-garlic sauce that coats every bite.

Sweet, savory, garlicky, and just a little spicy—serve it over rice and you’ve got a seriously satisfying dinner in about 30 minutes. 🍤🌭🥦🍯