Description
A heartwarming family favorite that brings flavors of sweet honey and savory garlic together in a delightful shrimp dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and deveined (or scallops)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or agave syrup for a vegan option)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or sesame oil)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Thaw and pat dry shrimp if frozen.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar together.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Cook shrimp in a single layer for about 2 minutes per side.
- Add the Sauce: Pour sauce over shrimp; cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Taste and Season: Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
For a low-carb version, serve over zoodles. Add seasonal vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, honey garlic shrimp, quick dinner, family recipe, easy meal