Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a savory-sweet sauce made from honey and garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite veggies for a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and visually appealing. This dish is sure to impress with its delightful flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed. Mince the garlic and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Heat the Pan: Add olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Add Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp; stir gently to coat evenly.
- Simmer: Allow to simmer for an additional 3 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for better flavor; if using frozen, ensure it’s fully thawed.
For added depth, marinate the shrimp in half of the sauce before cooking.
Customize by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg