What is the best kind of shrimp to buy?

Wild caught is the very best if you can find 'em! But US farmed shrimp are also fine. And don't be afraid to buy them frozen - even the unfrozen kind in most markets has been frozen as some point. The Southern husband peels and deveins the shrimp in our house so I always get them with the shell on (I think shell-on shrimp are more flavorful) but if that's not something you are up for, you can also buy already peeled and deveined shrimp, and that will cut even more time off the recipe!

How do you peel and devein shrimp?

Now, you don't HAVE to take the vein (that dark line up the back of the shrimp) out, but lots of folks prefer their shrimpies that way. Pull off the shell by wiggling it apart at the bottom of the shrimp. Once the shell is off, cut a shallow line along the top of the shrimp where the vein is, pull it out with the tip of the knife and...you're done! We save the marinade bag to toss out the shrimp shells, because if they sit in your trash can for more than a few hours...well, I'll let you use your imagination.

Can you swap out another vegetable for the broccoli?

I know, I live with a wonderful non-broccoli lover myself! You can swap out green beans or cauliflower florets or even spinach for the broccoli - cook them up first and just stir them in.

What's the best way to cut up broccoli into florets?

Give your broccoli a good rinse, then turn it upside down on a cutting board so the big stem is on top. Hold the stem in one hand and use a knife to cut the florets off where their littler stem meets the main stem, starting at the outside and working your way in. If you get any big florets, simply cut them in half. Done!

Honey Lime Shrimp With Broccoli

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This super speedy recipe for Honey Lime Shrimp with Broccoli cooks up to sweet and savory perfection in no time. A seafood supper that will make you lose that takeout menu!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Low Calorie

Ingredients

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1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon cumin
2 limes
1 head of broccoli, cut into bite sized florets
2 scallions, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish

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Instructions

Cut one lime in half and squeeze the juice out into a large plastic zipper bag. Drop the lime peel into the bag with the shrimp, soy sauce and honey and cumin and zip it up. Smoosh everything around together until well mixed, pop the bag in the fridge and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
Steam or simmer up the broccoli until tender, about 5 minutes
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the shrimp and the marinade, turning the shrimp with tongs until they are just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes.
Scoop out the shrimp and let the marinade simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes. Return the shrimp and the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss until they are coated with sauce.
Divide shrimp among plates and scatter the scallions and a pinch of sesame seeds on top. Cut the other lime into sections and put one or two on each plate for squeezing.

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Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/honey-lime-shrimp-with-broccoli/