Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp stands out with its irresistible flavor and simple preparation, making it the ideal choice for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that everyone will love.
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 together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper, and heat oil in a skillet.
- Sear shrimp until pink and opaque, about 1-2 minutes per side, then set aside.
- Pour sauce into the pan, cooking until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Add shrimp back to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce, and heat through.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Shrimp can be substituted with chicken or tofu for variation.
For extra nutrition, add vegetables like bell peppers to the dish.
Make the sauce ahead of time for quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 225mg