Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well blended.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper, cooking in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn vibrant pink and caramelized.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp, tossing to coat, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sesame oil or red pepper flakes. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg