Description
A delectable dish that combines the sweet and savory notes of honey and garlic with perfectly cooked shrimp for a high-protein meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Start by preparing the shrimp. If you haven’t done so already, peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
- Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink. Flip them over and pour the honey-garlic sauce over the shrimp.
- Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Once the shrimp are fully cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze cooked shrimp for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 195mg