Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up succulent shrimp coated in a glossy, tangy sauce that elevates any meal. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp if needed and prepare all ingredients.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked shrimp, simmering for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg