Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a sweet and savory delight that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Flip the shrimp and pour the honey garlic sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg