Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal or impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
- Place shrimp in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour half of the sauce over them. Marinate for 15-30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove shrimp from marinade (discard used marinade) and cook in the skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the remaining sauce and bring to a simmer. Optional: Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed) for convenience.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg