Description
This Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp with Sausage & Veggies is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and crisp vegetables in a delicious honey garlic sauce, it’s a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Sausage:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil.
- Toss in the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion.
- Sprinkle with paprika and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the veggies are slightly tender but still crisp.
- Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Melt butter in the skillet and add the shrimp.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce and toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Combine & Serve:
- Return the sausage and vegetables to the skillet, stirring everything together.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add extra red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Use Different Proteins: Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or scallops.
- Low-Carb Option: Serve over cauliflower rice or eat as is.
- Add More Veggies: Try mushrooms, broccoli, or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, One-Pan Meal
- Method: Sautéing, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian & Southern)
Keywords: Honey garlic shrimp, shrimp and sausage recipe, easy stir-fry, one-pan dinner, quick weeknight meal