Description
A quick and healthy dish loaded with protein from shrimp and sweetened with honey. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil to create the sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables. Garnish with chopped green onions or a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste. For a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg