Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this honey garlic shrimp recipe, ready in under 30 minutes for an impressive yet easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 green onions, chopped
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Shrimp: Clean and devein the shrimp if necessary. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
- 3. Heat Things Up: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add shrimp in a single layer.
- 4. Cook the Shrimp: Cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Avoid overcooking for best results.
- 5. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over cooked shrimp and stir gently until coated and heated through for another minute or two.
- 6. Serve: Transfer shrimp to plates, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and serve over rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg