Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish with tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce use reduced sodium if preferred
- 2 garlic cloves minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp peeled & deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Optional: chopped green onion and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) in a medium bowl. Set aside half for cooking and use the rest to marinate the shrimp.
- Place shrimp in a sealable container or bag, pour half the marinade over, and refrigerate for 15 minutes (or up to 8-12 hours).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 45 seconds on one side until pink. Flip the shrimp, add the remaining marinade, and cook for 1-2 more minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve with extra sauce and garnish with green onion. Great with brown rice and steamed veggies.