Honey Garlic Shrimp & Sausage – Easy One-Pan Dinner
This delicious one-pan dinner combines succulent shrimp and hearty sausage in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it’s simple to prepare and requires minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or frying pan
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced into rounds e.g., kielbasa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- While the sausage is cooking, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes if desired in a small bowl.
- Once the sausage is browned, push it to one side of the skillet. Add the shrimp to the empty side of the skillet.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and sausage. Stir everything together, ensuring the shrimp are well coated.
- Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice before serving.
- Feel free to include your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or broccoli, for added nutrition and color.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice before serving. Feel free to include your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or broccoli, for added nutrition and color. This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop before serving.