Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in butter until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve over rice or with your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, garlic shrimp, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, easy meal