Description
A delicious and quick dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy evenings or meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. Stir in cornstarch if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
- Lower the heat and let the shrimp simmer in the sauce for another 3-5 minutes, until fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Enjoy your dish while it’s still warm!
Notes
For a vegan alternative, consider using agave syrup instead of honey or tamari for a gluten-free version of soy sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, quick dinner, protein-rich, honey garlic, easy recipe