Honey garlic shrimp and sausage cooks in one skillet with broccoli and a sticky glaze that coats every bite. Sweet honey, salty soy sauce, and garlic meet a little chili heat.
The whole pan is ready in about thirty minutes, so it suits a busy evening, and the sauce clings to rice or noodles if you want to stretch it.
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Why This Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage Recipe Works
Browning the sausage first leaves flavorful fat in the pan, which seasons the broccoli and shrimp as they cook.
The glaze needs only four pantry ingredients and thickens in a minute or two, so it coats the food without turning heavy.
Shrimp cooks in just a few minutes per side, which keeps this a fast dinner and leaves the broccoli tender with a little bite.
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
- The protein is ten ounces of peeled shrimp and five ounces of smoked sausage, joined by two cups of broccoli florets.
- The sauce uses three tablespoons each of honey and soy sauce, three cloves of garlic, and chili flakes, plus butter, olive oil, parsley, and optional cornstarch.
Shrimp. Large shrimp stay plump and cook through quickly in a hot pan.
Smoked sausage. Slices brown into savory rounds that add smoke and salt to the dish.
Broccoli. Small florets cook evenly and catch the glaze.
Honey and soy sauce. Together they build a sweet and salty base that reduces into a glaze.
Chili flakes. A small pinch adds gentle heat that balances the honey.
How to Make Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
1. Mix the sauce. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl and set it aside.
2. Brown the sausage. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the sausage rounds for three to four minutes until browned. Move them to a plate.
3. Cook the broccoli. Melt the butter in the same pan and stir fry the broccoli for three to four minutes. Add a splash of water and cover for a minute or two if it needs to steam.
4. Add the shrimp. Push the broccoli aside and cook the shrimp for about three minutes per side until pink and firm.
5. Glaze everything. Return the sausage, pour in the sauce, and toss for a minute or two until the pan is glossy. Finish with parsley.
The order of cooking keeps each ingredient at its peak. Sausage needs only to brown, broccoli needs a short steam, and shrimp needs just a few minutes, so adding them in stages means nothing turns tough. Keep the pan hot but not smoking, and stir often once the sauce goes in because honey can darken quickly.
How to Serve Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
Spoon the skillet over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. For more broccoli at the table, try garlic soy broccoli chicken skillet, then add smoked sausage bbq pasta skillet or shrimp scampi linguine for another night, or air fryer garlic parmesan shrimp as a starter.
How to Store and Reheat Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
Cool the dish fully, then keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a spoonful of water so the shrimp does not turn rubbery.
Tips and Variations for Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
Flag the allergens. This dish contains shellfish, soy, and milk, so label it clearly for guests.
Do not taste raw shrimp. Sample the sauce before it touches raw seafood, and wash the spoon and board after handling the shrimp.
Dry the shrimp. Blot with paper towels so they sear rather than steam.
Do not overcook. Pull the shrimp when they curl into a loose C shape and turn pink.
Use even florets. Cut broccoli to a similar size for even cooking.
Thicken if needed. Whisk the cornstarch into the water and stir it in for a thicker glaze.
Adjust the heat. Use fewer chili flakes for a mild dish or more for a spicy one.
Check trusted guidance. Read the Texas AgriLife Extension food safety guide for seafood handling and chilling times.
This skillet also scales easily. Double the sauce and add more broccoli for a larger group, or use a wide pan so the shrimp stay in a single layer. Leftover sauce makes a good topping for rice the next day, and a squeeze of lime at the table adds brightness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
What goes well with honey garlic shrimp and sausage?
Steamed rice, noodles, or roasted potatoes soak up the glaze nicely. A simple cucumber salad adds a cool contrast.
Can you use frozen shrimp in honey garlic shrimp and sausage?
Yes. Thaw the shrimp in the refrigerator overnight, then pat them dry before cooking so they brown properly.
How spicy is honey garlic shrimp and sausage?
It is mild as written. The chili flakes add a gentle warmth, and you can leave them out for a family friendly version.
Which sausage should I use?
Smoked beef, turkey, or pork sausage all work because they are fully cooked and brown quickly.
Can I make the sauce ahead?
Yes. Whisk it together and refrigerate it for up to three days before cooking.
Honey Garlic Shrimp and Sausage
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 5 oz smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium if preferred
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch optional, for thickening
- 1 tbsp water optional, for thickening
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Mix. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
- Brown. Cook the sausage in the olive oil over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, then set it aside.
- Steam. Melt the butter and stir fry the broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes, adding a splash of water and covering briefly if needed.
- Cook. Add the shrimp and cook about 3 minutes per side until pink and firm.
- Glaze. Return the sausage, pour in the sauce, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes. Top with parsley.
