Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a sweet honey and savory garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Combine the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a medium bowl. Stir well.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the hot oil. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the cooked shrimp. Stir gently, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are well coated and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp hot over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
For a healthier twist, use low-sodium soy sauce or substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu. Add red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic shrimp, quick dinner, weeknight meal, Asian cuisine