Description
A quick and delightful dish balancing sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (use tamari for a gluten-free option)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cooked rice or vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until they start turning pink.
- Flip the shrimp, then pour the honey garlic sauce over them.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
- Serve straight from the skillet over a bed of rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option, or use shrimp alternatives like tofu or soy curls for a plant-based twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, healthy recipe, high protein