Description
This Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a sticky blend of honey and garlic. Perfect for a quick dinner, this dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl until well blended.
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper; sauté in heated oil until pink.
- Remove shrimp, add sauce to pan, and let bubble until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the pan and coat thoroughly in the sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes more.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Avoid overcooking the shrimp to maintain their texture. They turn pink and opaque when done.
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the cooking shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg