Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp delivers restaurant-quality flavor in mere minutes. Zesty marinade and quick searing create a mouthwatering meal perfect for weeknight dinners you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by blending honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a compact mixing vessel.
- Immerse the shrimp in half of the prepared marinade, allowing flavors to penetrate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Position a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil until shimmering, approximately 2 minutes.
- Carefully transfer marinated shrimp into the heated skillet, discarding the used marinade to prevent bacterial contamination.
- Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, watching for a pink, opaque transformation indicating complete cooking.
- Stream the remaining sauce into the skillet, creating a glossy glaze by reducing for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the surface.
- Serve immediately while piping hot to preserve optimal texture and taste, complementing the dish with steamed rice or crisp vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate quickly to prevent tough shrimp by not exceeding 10 minutes, as acid in sauce can start “cooking” delicate proteins.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for maximum flavor intensity, avoiding pre-minced versions which lack robust taste profile.
- Select medium-sized shrimp for most consistent cooking result, ensuring even heat distribution and preventing overcooking.
- Adjust honey quantity for low-sugar diets by substituting with monk fruit sweetener or reducing total amount while maintaining sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 161 mg