Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp, a quick and easy dish that transforms busy weeknights into gourmet experiences. With tender shrimp coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for impressing guests or satisfying your cravings after a long day. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp and let it simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg