Description
A quick and flavorful meal that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let them soak for about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated shrimp.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
- Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
Feel free to substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option or agave nectar for a lighter sweetener. For added spice, consider red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick meal, high protein, Asian cuisine