Description
Deliciously sweet and savory glazed honey garlic shrimp, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Green onions, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink.
- Glaze the Shrimp: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are fully coated.
- Add Final Touches: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less honey to adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Soy Sauce Alternative: Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Spicy Version: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve Suggestions: Pair with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg