Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey garlic shrimp is a delectable dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With succulent shrimp tossed in a luscious honey-garlic glaze, this recipe is quick to prepare, allowing you to impress guests or enjoy a delightful meal during a busy weeknight. Get ready to indulge in this mouthwatering dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp. Stir gently to coat and let it simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different variations.