Description
A delightful dish of shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed jasmine rice or vibrant vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook in the skillet for 2-3 minutes, flipping once, until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and let it bubble for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside vegetables.
Notes
For thicker sauce, use cornstarch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, high-protein, quick dinner, Asian cuisine