Description
This Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy jumbo shrimp are marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then roasted alongside fresh broccoli for a healthy and delicious dinner. Served with brown rice, this dish offers a balanced and satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 2 pounds jumbo raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 16 ounces fresh broccoli (about 2 heads)
Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 3 teaspoons equal parts cornstarch and water (for slurry)
- Brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and ginger paste. Set aside the mixture, excluding the cornstarch and water slurry for now.
- Prepare Broccoli: Wash the broccoli thoroughly, then chop into bite-sized florets, ready to be roasted.
- Marinate Shrimp: Toss the shrimp with half of the sauce mixture until evenly coated. Cover and let it marinate while you prepare the broccoli.
- Season Broccoli: Spread the chopped broccoli evenly on the prepared sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and toss by hand to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast Broccoli: Place the sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and roast the broccoli for 15 minutes until it starts to soften and get tender.
- Add Shrimp to Pan: Carefully move the roasted broccoli to one side of the sheet pan. Place the marinated shrimp on the other side of the pan.
- Roast Shrimp and Broccoli Together: Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast for an additional 8-10 minutes. The shrimp are cooked when they curl into a “C” shape and turn pink.
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: Mix together the cornstarch and water until smooth and set aside for thickening the sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: While the shrimp and broccoli finish cooking, pour the remaining sauce into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat until it simmers. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the roasted shrimp and broccoli with brown rice, drizzle the thickened honey garlic sauce over the top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish.
- Enjoy and Clean Up: Enjoy your delicious sheet pan meal with easy cleanup thanks to the lined sheet pan.
Notes
- Use fresh, raw shrimp for best texture and flavor; thaw frozen shrimp completely before cooking.
- Marinating the shrimp enhances flavor but avoid marinating for too long (max 30 minutes) to prevent mushiness.
- The cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce; add more or less depending on your preferred sauce thickness.
- Serve with steamed or cooked brown rice for a complete meal.
- Can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like asparagus or green beans based on preference.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink and curled to avoid toughness.
