Description
Honey garlic shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, promising to impress your family and guests alike. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a vibrant meal that pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen shrimp under cold running water if necessary, then pat dry.
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes; whisk until blended.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and simmer for 3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions alongside rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg