Description
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Honey Orange Shrimp recipe. This quick, easy weeknight dinner features succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and citrusy honey-orange sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal. Serve over rice or alongside a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey-orange sauce over the cooked shrimp and let it bubble for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute honey with maple syrup or incorporate chili flakes for heat. Ensure shrimp are patted dry before cooking to achieve a crispy exterior.