Honey Garlic Shrimp, Steak & Broccoli Skillet

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4

Why I Love This Recipe

This one-pan wonder brings bold flavor with minimal cleanup—my kind of weeknight dinner! It’s packed with juicy steak, tender shrimp, and crisp broccoli, all tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with a little kick. Bonus: it's naturally gluten- and dairy-free, and you can easily adjust the heat level for toddler-friendly plates. This dish has quickly become a family favorite around here!

Ingredients

For the Skillet:

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

• 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

• 1/4 cup honey

• 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce if not GF)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch), mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Prep the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, coconut aminos, garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. Stir in the arrowroot slurry just before using.

2. Cook the steak: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak slices in a single layer and sear for about 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with steak.

4. Steam-sauté the broccoli: Add broccoli to the skillet with a splash of water. Cover and let steam for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Uncover and let any excess liquid cook off.

5. Bring it together: Return steak and shrimp to the pan. Pour in the honey garlic sauce and toss everything to coat. Let simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is glossy and coated.

6. Serve: Plate it up and enjoy! Great on its own or over cauliflower rice or brown rice.

Notes

• Dietary Quick Tip: This recipe is naturally dairy-free and can be made gluten-free by using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

• No rice vinegar? Swap it 1:1 with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar. A splash of lemon juice works too in a pinch!

• Make it toddler-friendly: Omit or reduce the red pepper flakes for a milder version.

• Make-ahead tip: You can prep the sauce and slice the steak the night before for even faster weeknight cooking.

• Protein swap: Chicken thighs work great in place of steak or shrimp if that’s what you have on hand!