Description
Experience the delightful flavor of Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp, a quick and simple dish that brings the sweetness of honey and savory garlic together in a stunning presentation. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a gathering, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that showcases the best of seafood with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil together until well combined.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper; cook in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and curled.
- Remove shrimp and set aside; pour sauce into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until sticky and fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat in sauce, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Use frozen shrimp if needed; just ensure they are thawed before cooking.
Pat shrimp dry to achieve a nice sear and prevent steaming.
Add vegetables like snap peas or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg