Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp, a quick and delicious dish that brings the essence of Asian street food into your home. Juicy shrimp are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, making it a perfect centerpiece for dinner parties or a busy weeknight meal. With vibrant colors and customizable ingredients, this recipe guarantees to impress your family and friends while ensuring minimal time spent in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (fresh or frozen, deveined and peeled)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients for efficient cooking.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and honey mixture: Stir in minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Cook until bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Finish with green onions and sesame oil: Stir in chopped green onions and sesame oil just before removing from heat.
- Serve hot: Plate over rice or noodles, sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 180mg