Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Heat olive oil in a sturdy skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn a vibrant pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and stir gently to coat.
- Let the shrimp cook in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over steamed rice or alongside sautéed vegetables.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in the honey garlic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking. Avoid overcooking the shrimp to retain their tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg