Description
Honey garlic shrimp delivers a zesty flavor explosion in mere minutes. Succulent shrimp glazed with sweet and savory sauce promise a restaurant-quality meal you can whip up faster than takeout arrives.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) medium shrimp (uncooked, peeled and deveined)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Chopped green onion (for optional garnish)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking together honey, soy sauce, finely minced garlic, and optional freshly grated ginger in a medium mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Transfer raw shrimp into a sealable plastic container or zip-top bag, then pour half of the prepared marinade over the seafood. Seal tightly and gently massage to ensure uniform coating, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour olive oil, allowing it to warm until shimmering but not smoking (approximately 2-3 minutes).
- Carefully extract marinated shrimp from the container, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and arrange them in a single layer across the hot skillet’s surface.
- Cook shrimp for approximately 45-60 seconds on the first side, watching for a light pink transformation and slight curl indicating initial doneness.
- Flip each shrimp individually, then immediately introduce the reserved marinade into the pan, creating a glossy sauce that will continue cooking and caramelizing the seafood.
- Continue cooking for an additional 60-90 seconds until shrimp turn completely opaque and develop a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Remove shrimp from heat and transfer to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining pan sauce over the top for enhanced flavor.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions or chopped fresh herbs to add a pop of color and fresh complexity to the dish.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp ahead of time to enhance flavor absorption and tenderness, ensuring maximum taste in every bite.
- Reserve half the marinade for creating a delicious glaze that elevates the final dish with rich, caramelized notes.
- Cook shrimp quickly on high heat to prevent overcooking, maintaining their delicate texture and preventing rubbery consistency.
- Use fresh garlic and optional ginger for an aromatic punch that transforms a simple seafood recipe into a restaurant-quality meal.
- Green onion garnish adds a fresh, crisp contrast to the sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, providing visual appeal and subtle onion brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg