Description
A quick and satisfying dish of shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup (84 g) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side until the edges start to turn pink.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque throughout.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the honey-garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes as the sauce warms and thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
Notes
To ensure even cooking, use shrimp of similar size. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to prevent rubberiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 160mg