Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory, this honey garlic shrimp dish transforms busy weeknights into cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Steamed rice, for serving
- A green vegetable or cucumber salad, for sides
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined. Add the shrimp, ensuring each piece is coated in the marinade, and let it soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
- If desired, remove the cooked shrimp and allow any leftover marinade to reduce until thickened for extra glaze.
- Plate the shrimp with steamed rice and a refreshing salad.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, or seasonal veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg