Description
A quick and delightful dish featuring shrimp coated in a luscious honey-garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or steamed vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour the honey-garlic mixture over the shrimp, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add this to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp hot, either over cooked rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using low-sodium soy sauce. Marinate the shrimp in the honey-soy mixture for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick meals, high protein, family dinner, Asian cuisine