Savory Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli Recipe: A Mediterranean Delight

And I am the founder of Seasoned Whispers, so today I want to introduce you to this delicious dish with tender shrimp, smokey sausage and tender broccoli cooked in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. This is a good dish for a family dinner or for a group of friends. Let’s get into the meat of this yumminess recipe!

Recipe Overview:

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Tools: Big pot or wok, cutting board, knife.
  • Preparation tip: Chop broccoli and mince garlic ahead of time so you can cook it faster. It tastes better hot.
    -Freshness: Store any left overs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Key Ingredients:

  1. 1 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled: This is the star of the show, shrimp gives you seafood flavour and protein.
  2. 8 oz Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch strips: The smokey sausage makes the dish full of flavor.
  3. 2 cups broccoli florets: Broccoli gives it some colour and a nice crunch.
  4. 4 cloves garlic, minced: Garlic makes it a more fragrant and sharp-tasting dish.
  5. 1/4 cup honey: Honey makes the dish sweeter than it would otherwise be.
  6. 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium is ideal): Soy sauce provides umami and richness.
  7. 1 tablespoon olive oil: Olive oil is used for sautéing and it makes the dish very light and tangy.

Recipe Tips & Techniques:

  1. Make a start by sautéing the sausage in a large skillet on medium-high heat until golden and well done. Discard the sausage.
  2. In the same pan, whisk in the olive oil and chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Put shrimp in the skillet and fry until pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Broccoli florets: add the broccoli to the pan and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Combine the honey and soy sauce in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp, sausage and broccoli in the skillet. Stir to coat everything evenly.
  6. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until sauce has a little thicken.
  7. Stir fry the shrimp, sausage and broccoli with steamed rice or noodles.

Serving & Presentation:
For a fancy presentation, serve it with cut-up green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with a glass of clean white wine or iced tea. It’s versatile and can be a main meal or side dish.

Cultural Context:
The Asian/American dish in this recipe is a combination of both Asian and American flavors and ingredients. The sweet-and-sour sauce channels Asian stir-fry and the smoked sausage lends a Southern comfort food flare.

Nutrition & Health:
The meaty protein and vitamins such as selenium and vitamin B12 can also be obtained from shrimp. Broccoli has vitamins C and K and fibre. This recipe contains a proper ratio of protein, veggies and carbs to give you a balanced meal.

Lastly, this shrimp, sausage and broccoli stir-fry recipe is a quick and tasty recipe to wow your family and friends. Hope you love making and eating this yummy recipe as much as I do. Happy cooking!

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