Description
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp is a delightful seafood dish with a kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Marinate Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy your sweet and spicy shrimp hot, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha sauce to control the spice level.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg