Description
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with this 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger (if using). Reserve half for later.
- Place shrimp in a large sealable bag or container; pour marinade over shrimp and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated shrimp (discard used marinade) and cook until pink (about 45 seconds per side).
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and cook until shrimp are fully cooked (about 1–2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with chopped green onion alongside brown rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg