Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp with a luscious honey-garlic sauce, ready in just 20 minutes! This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner gatherings. Each bite bursts with sweet and savory flavors, making it a delightful experience for any seafood lover. Serve it over rice or greens, and watch as your friends and family rave about this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Ensure the shrimp are thawed if frozen and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat evenly. Let bubble for about one minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions over rice or greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg