Description
A quick and flavorful dish with shrimp, garlic, and honey, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (about 454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey (about 85 g)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 15–20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add a small drizzle of oil if your skillet needs it.
- Add the shrimp and the marinade to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes undisturbed.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and pink.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside vegetables.
Notes
Don’t over-marinate the shrimp and ensure the skillet is hot for a good sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg