Description
A fast, flavor-packed dish of plump shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze rich in protein, ready in under 20 minutes, and perfect for any weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and cornstarch if using.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp in a single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until shrimp start to curl and turn pink.
- Pour in the honey garlic sauce and stir to coat all the shrimp.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot over rice, in lettuce cups, or enjoy straight from the pan.
Notes
Use raw, wild-caught shrimp for best flavor. You can swap in maple syrup or add ginger for a twist. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
