Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shrimp are sautéed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, enhanced with a hint of soy sauce and optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is simple yet delicious, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done to ensure they are clean and ready to cook.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using, forming a well-balanced sweet and savory mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Let it simmer for about one minute to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the shrimp well.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and serve the shrimp hot, garnished generously with chopped green onions for freshness and color.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Shrimp cook quickly; avoid overcooking to maintain tenderness.
- You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
