Description
A delicious dish featuring succulent shrimp glazed with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp by thawing and patting dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the sauce by whisking together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes until golden.
- Flip the shrimp, pour the sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or vegetables, drizzling remaining sauce on top.
Notes
For a spicier variation, add red pepper flakes or Sriracha. For a tropical twist, incorporate coconut milk and lime zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high-protein, quick meal, easy dinner