Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delectable dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory glaze, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into an enticing meal, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp canola oil for cooking
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Place shrimp in a resealable bag or shallow dish, add half of the marinade, and marinate in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately drizzled with remaining marinade from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg