Shrimp & Broccoli With Lemon, Honey, and Feta

All you need to make this shrimp and broccoli recipe are 9 simple, healthy ingredients (plus salt + pepper):

1. Shrimp (prawns): I like using large shrimp (or prawns) for this recipe. You’re welcome to purchase them fresh or frozen! If frozen, be sure to thaw, de-vein, and remove shells before cooking. If you’re in a pinch, the fastest way to thaw frozen shrimp is by placing them in a colander and running them under cold water. It’ll only take a few minutes!
2. Broccoli: While this recipe calls for the florets, you’re welcome to chop up the stems as well! Feel free to purchase a large crown of broccoli to cut up yourself, or you can buy a bag of pre-cut florets. I have not personally tried it, but this recipe should work with frozen broccoli too. Simply drain off any excess water that might occur when cooking them, before adding the shrimp.
3. Garlic: I used freshly minced cloves of garlic, but you’re welcome to use garlic powder if that’s all you have on hand.
4. Lemon: We’ll be using both the juice (in the sauce) and the zest (to garnish). I always recommend zesting the lemon before cutting it in half to juice. It’s much easier to handle this way!
5. Feta: Crumbled feta tastes SO good with the other ingredients in this recipe. To make this recipe dairy-free, simply swap the feta with a plant-based alternative.
6. Honey: For the perfect touch of sweetness to the lemon dressing!
7. Olive oil: Used to sauté both the broccoli and shrimp, and as a component of the lemon sauce.
8. Cornstarch: Cornstarch is added to the lemon sauce to help thicken it up!
9. Red pepper flakes: For a delicious touch of spice, but you may omit if desired.

Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Because this recipe provides a protein (shrimp), veggies (broccoli), and a yummy sauce, I’d recommend serving this over a starch!

Here are some starch serving ideas:

• Whole grains, like quinoa, brown rice, or farro
• Pasta or couscous
• Potatoes – roasted, mashed, or steamed/boiled

This green cruciferous vegetable is a great source of many micronutrients, including: 

• vitamin C (broccoli is one of the best sources of Vitamin C out there – just one cup provides 135% of your daily needs)
• vitamin K
• vitamin A
• folate
• potassium
• calcium
• iron
• phosphorus
• magnesium

Broccoli is also rich in dietary fibre. One cup of broccoli provides 2.3 grams of fibre, which is 9% of your daily fibre needs. Fibre is known to help with digestion, heart health, blood sugar control, and weight management.

Finally, broccoli is a source of beneficial plant compounds (like sulforaphane) and antioxidants (like carotenoids)