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 lb large shrimp, deveined and peeled: This is the star of the show, shrimp gives you seafood flavour and protein.
- 8 oz Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/2-inch strips: The smokey sausage makes the dish full of flavor.
- 2 cups broccoli florets: Broccoli gives it some colour and a nice crunch.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced: Garlic makes it a more fragrant and sharp-tasting dish.
- 1/4 cup honey: Honey makes the dish sweeter than it would otherwise be.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium is ideal): Soy sauce provides umami and richness.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil: Olive oil is used for sautéing and it makes the dish very light and tangy.
Recipe Tips & Techniques:
- Make a start by sautéing the sausage in a large skillet on medium-high heat until golden and well done. Discard the sausage.
- In the same pan, whisk in the olive oil and chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Put shrimp in the skillet and fry until pink and opaque, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Broccoli florets: add the broccoli to the pan and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- 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.
- Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until sauce has a little thicken.
- 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!