Description
20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Succulent shrimp are perfectly glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, making every bite a delightful celebration of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce; let bubble gently for caramelization.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and sprinkle with red pepper flakes; stir briefly to combine.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 365mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 155mg