Description
10 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and mouthwatering dish that brings together succulent shrimp coated in a luscious honey garlic glaze. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors ready in just ten minutes. Pair it with rice or noodles for an easy yet impressive meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by ensuring the shrimp are thawed, peeled, and deveined. Mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about two minutes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Lower heat slightly and add minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Stir to coat shrimp evenly.
- Let simmer for one additional minute to combine flavors.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce drizzled on top and garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For added heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes during cooking. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile. Toss in vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch.