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A plate of honey garlic shrimp garnished with green onions and served with rice.

Honey Garlic Shrimp

Quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large)
  • 1/4 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup or agave.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh gives the best aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce is fine.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Can use neutral oil like avocado.
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to serve Cooked rice or vegetables

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce until smooth, then set aside.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, heating until it shimmers.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook without moving for 1 to 1.5 minutes to allow a light sear.
  2. Flip the shrimp, pour the honey-garlic mixture over them, and gently toss to coat. Cook for another 1.5 to 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and pink, and the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
  1. Remove the shrimp from the heat and spoon shrimp and pan sauce over steamed rice or vegetables. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

To make a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce. For a lighter option, reduce honey to 2 tablespoons and add a squeeze of lemon.

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