Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this Asian-inspired dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional, for cornstarch slurry)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Add shrimp and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare Sauce: Simmer reserved marinade in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Combine: Toss cooked shrimp in sauce until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- For added spice, stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
