Description
A delicious and quick recipe for Honey Garlic Shrimp that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Large Shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup Honey (No substitutes)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Low-sodium options available)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (Optional, for thickening)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 3 tablespoons Green Onions (Chopped, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (Optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp thoroughly.
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. If using cornstarch, add it now and stir until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and make sure they are well coated.
- Lower the heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor.
- Can be served over rice or with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg