1-First Step: Mix the sauce and get the shrimp ready Start by whisking together the 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. This makes the sweet and savory sauce that gives the whole dish its bold flavor. Once the sauce is mixed, remove about one-third of it and set it aside for later. Add the 1 pound large shrimp to the remaining sauce and let them marinate for 20 minutes to 2 hours. If you are short on time, even a shorter marinate still adds good flavor. The shrimp should be peeled, deveined, and have the tails removed so they are easy to eat.

2-Second Step: Cook the broccoli first Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 head broccoli cut into florets and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until the broccoli is tender but still a little crisp. Take the broccoli out of the skillet and set it aside on a plate. Cooking it first keeps it bright and prevents it from turning soggy later. If you like softer broccoli, you can give it an extra minute or two, but try not to overcook it.

3-Third Step: Brown the sausage In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the 1 ring kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the slices are browned on the outside. This step builds flavor in the pan because the sausage picks up some of the broccoli bits left behind. Those little browned pieces help deepen the sauce later. If you want to switch things up, Andouille or chorizo both work well here, especially if your family likes a little more spice.

4-Fourth Step: Cook the shrimp Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet with the browned sausage. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Shrimp cook quickly, so keep an eye on them. If they cook too long, they can turn rubbery. It helps to spread the shrimp into a single layer so they cook evenly. If your skillet is small, cook them in two batches instead of crowding the pan.

5-Fifth Step: Add the reserved sauce and bring everything together Pour in the reserved sauce and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. The sauce should thicken slightly and coat the shrimp and sausage. Stir often so the sauce does not stick to the bottom of the pan. After that, return the broccoli to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated. The broccoli should soak up some of the sauce while still keeping a little bite. This is the point where the whole dish starts to look really appetizing.

6-Final Step: Serve and garnish Spoon the finished shrimp, sausage, and broccoli over cooked white rice. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color.