Description
A quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp recipe that cooks in minutes, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and sesame oil.
- Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated shrimp along with the marinade to the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Use large, fresh or properly thawed shrimp for the best texture. Do not over-marinate—15–20 minutes gives flavor without making the shrimp mushy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, protein, Asian cuisine