Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp with Sausage & Veggies!
This Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp with Sausage & Veggies is a quick, flavorful dish that combines juicy shrimp, savory sausage, and colorful vegetables, all glazed in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or frying pan
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 cups bell peppers, chopped (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- for serving cooked rice or quinoa (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and broccoli florets to the skillet. Sauté for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and pour the honey garlic mixture over everything. Stir to coat the shrimp and vegetables evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or quinoa if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the vegetables with your favorites, such as snap peas or zucchini.
This dish can also be made with chicken or tofu instead of shrimp if preferred.
Ensure that the skillet is hot enough before adding the sausage to get a good sear.