Description
Juicy shrimp coated in a rich honey garlic sauce that is sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky. This quick dish comes together fast and delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch slurry.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and let it warm.
- Add shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds on top, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, shrimp skillet, garlic shrimp