Weight Watchers Shrimp & Broccoli

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Weight Watchers Shrimp & Broccoli with honey garlic butter is a tasty, quick, and filling meal ideal for weeknights. In this dish, the juicy shrimp, fresh broccoli, and a sweet and savory honey garlic coating are mixed in light butter. It has a few points and lots of taste. This sauce is a good balance of tangy & sweet, and when it is spread over the shrimp & the broccoli, it becomes an extraordinary item. This is light & hearty & either you are following a Weight Watchers program /are simply watching your weight, you are going to love this. Weight Watchers Shrimp & Broccoli with honey garlic butter is an excellent meal preparation or a quick family dinner. It is good, nutritious, & non-guilty.

STATS

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Serving Size: 1¼ cup
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Course: Main Course
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly, Low-Fat, High-Protein
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total Time: 22 minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick skillet/sauté pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Whisk
  • Tongs/spatula
  • Knife & cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

  • One pound of big raw shrimp that have been deveined & skinned
  • Three cups of frozen broccoli florets, either fresh/ thawed
  • 1 tablespoon of margarine / light butter
  • One spoonful of soy sauce with reduced sodium
  • 1 spoonful of honey
  • Two tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
  • Half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • One quarter of a teaspoon of optional red pepper flakes
  • Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
  • Olive oil spray/cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Shrimp:

  • The shrimp large/ extra large should be textured. Good are fresh shrimp and even thawed frozen shrimp.

Broccoli:

  • You may utilize frozen or thawed broccoli. To make it crispy, it shouldn’t be overcooked.

Butter:

  • Richer and lower in calories are low-fat butter combinations. Simmer it till it becomes tender without burning.

Honey:

  • Produces natural sweetness. Additionally, you may use sugar-free maple syrup in its place if you want to cut down on some extra points.

Garlic:

  • Freshly minced garlic is more appetizing, while a few garlic in a jar will be useful while working.

Soy sauce:

  • Its low sodium content limits the amount of salt it contains while maintaining its umami level.

Ginger with vinegar:

  • There won’t be a lot of sweetness or testiness. Use lemon juice as well as rice vinegar instead.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First you need to apply a thin layer of the oil from olive to a nonstick pan
  2. Include the broccoli. Sauté till bright green, three to four minutes. Take out & put aside.
  3. Combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, & chili flakes in a bowl.
  4. Add pepper as well as salt to shrimp.
  5. Use same pan & melt the light butter over low flame.
  6. Put the shrimp in one layer. Cook till pink, two to three minutes per side.
  7. Add the sauce. Coat the shrimp by tossing.
  8. Return the broccoli. Cook, stirring, till hot and thickened, two to three minutes.
  9. Take off the heat. Serve immediately with your preferred sides.

TIPS:

  • Shrimp should not be overcooked because it becomes rubbery. Take off the heat immediately they turn opaque and curl up.
  • Bake it for the more fifteen minutes to add more flavor make the shrimp marinade in the sauce.
  • To achieve a thicker glaze add a teaspoon of cornstarch to the sauce.
  • Accompany with cauliflower rice, brown rice, quinoa to make a complete meal.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store remaining food for the next three day in the sealed jar. To stop the shrimp from turning into overcooked, warm up them completely in a pan/microwave.

FREEZER:

  • Since shrimp’s texture may deteriorate after thawing, freezing is not advised.

FAQS:

Can I take shrimps out of the freezer?

  • Yes. Before starting to cook, thaw in full & pat dry.

And what in case I have light butter?

  • Add in this a few drops of olive oil/light margarine instead.

May I add a kick to it?

  • Yes! increment the level of red pepper flake/possibly using some hot sauce.

Is this meal prepable?

  • Definitely. Simply divide it with rice/vegetables & store in fridge as ready meals.

May I substitute the broccoli?

  • Yes, asparagus, zucchini/green beans may be used.

NUTRITION (per serving)

Calories: 210
Protein: 26g
Carbs: 11g
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: two g
Fiber: two g
Sugar: seven g
Weight Watchers Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli is estimated to have three (3) SmartPoints per serving.