Description

Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners or impress your guests. This dish features succulent shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound large shrimp, deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup pure honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and green onions.
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and warm it up.
Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
Pour in the prepared sauce and stir gently to coat the shrimp evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and curled into C-shapes.
Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: - For deeper flavor, marinate the shrimp in the sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking. - Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different twist. - Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.