1-Step 1: Mix the sauce In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce looks smooth and blended. This is the flavor base for the whole skillet, so take a few seconds to mix it well.

2-Step 2: Marinate the shrimp Place 1 pound large shrimp in a zip-top bag with about one-third of the sauce. Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to 2 hours. If you are using frozen shrimp, thaw them first and pat them dry so the sauce sticks better. This step gives the shrimp a deeper honey garlic flavor without making the dish complicated.

3-Step 3: Cook the broccoli Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 head broccoli cut into florets and cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the broccoli to a plate. If you like your broccoli softer, let it cook a minute longer. If you like more bite, keep it on the shorter side.

4-Step 4: Brown the sausage Add the remaining 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to the same skillet. Add 1 ring (13 ounces) kielbasa sausage sliced into 1/2-inch rounds and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. Stir occasionally so the slices pick up some color on both sides. Browning the sausage adds a lot of flavor to the broccoli skillet.

5-Step 5: Cook the shrimp Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Shrimp cooks very fast, so watch closely. It is ready when it turns pink and opaque. If you are using pre-cooked shrimp, add it at the very end just long enough to warm through.

6-Step 6: Simmer the sauce Pour in the reserved sauce and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. The sauce will lightly thicken as it heats. If you want it thicker, you can add a small cornstarch slurry. Keep stirring so the sauce does not stick to the bottom of the pan.

7-Step 7: Finish with broccoli and serve Add the cooked broccoli back to the skillet and toss everything together until coated. Serve the Savory Honey Garlic Shrimp And Sausage With Broccoli over cooked white rice and finish with chopped parsley. This is the kind of meal that looks nice on the table without requiring extra effort.