Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of honey garlic shrimp, a quick and delicious dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (large or jumbo), peeled and deveined
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
For Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- 3. Heat the Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil until shimmering.
- 4. Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 5. Glaze with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked shrimp and stir well to coat evenly. Let it bubble for another minute until slightly thickened.
- 6. Serve It Up: Transfer to plates or bowls and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve alongside rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg