Description
Indulge in this quick and delicious Honey Garlic Shrimp, where succulent shrimp meets a sweet and savory sauce, perfect over rice or noodles for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (deveined)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp, stirring gently to coat. Simmer for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp in honey garlic sauce for 15 minutes for extra flavor.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu and add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg