Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and high in protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
For added zest, consider a splash of lime juice or crushed red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic, quick dinner, high protein, easy recipe