Description
Experience the irresistible blend of sweet and savory with this Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe. Tender shrimp are coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce that tantalizes your taste buds and transforms any meal into a culinary celebration. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over rice or in tacos, and watch as it becomes a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the prepared sauce over cooked shrimp and stir gently to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until bubbling.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately over rice or in tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 175mg