Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe features tender shrimp coated in a glossy, flavorful sauce made from honey, garlic, soy, and a touch of spice. It cooks in minutes and pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or veggies for a fast and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional garnish: green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Simmer the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, pour in the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine:
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve:
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or veggies.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir into the sauce.
- Use frozen shrimp (thawed) to make this a quick freezer-to-skillet meal.
- Great with steamed broccoli or stir-fried snap peas.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
