Description
Sizzling honey garlic shrimp are the perfect balance of sweet and savory, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. This quick and easy dish combines juicy shrimp with a delightful sticky sauce that’s both impressive and comforting. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe will leave your friends and family craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
- 3. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
- 4. Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 5. Pour the sauce over the shrimp, stirring gently to coat. Cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- 6. Remove from heat; garnish with green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in honey and garlic before cooking. - Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for variations. - For extra crunch and nutrition, consider adding bell peppers during cooking.