Description
A quick and easy recipe for honey garlic shrimp that brings together sweet and savory flavors in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Stir gently until fully mixed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until pink on one side.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking. For variations, try adding sriracha for spice or serve in tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick meal, family dinner, easy recipe