Description
Quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp that balances sweetness and umami, perfect for any dinner party or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, ensure they’re fully thawed and patted dry.
- Whisk the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well-blended.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once it’s hot, add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Sear the shrimp: Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they start turning pink.
- Add the sauce: Flip the shrimp over and pour the honey garlic sauce directly into the pan. Stir to coat all the shrimp.
- Cook through: Allow it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions before digging in.
Notes
Serve over rice or quinoa for best results. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick meal, seafood, easy recipe