Description
A quick and satisfying dish that combines tender shrimp with a delightful blend of sweet honey and savory garlic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or steamed vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and stir gently for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the shrimp immediately over cooked rice or alongside steamed vegetables.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the shrimp and add the marinade only after they’ve turned pink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 180mg