Description
20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that brings together the sweetness of honey and the robust taste of garlic. In just 20 minutes, you can create a stunning meal that will impress your family or guests. This recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a sticky glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings. Serve it over rice or pasta for a complete meal that sings with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen, cleaned and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce; pour over the cooked shrimp.
- Stir gently to coat the shrimp with the sauce and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 165mg