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Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp

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This dish combines sweet and savory flavors, featuring shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink.
  • Remove shrimp and set aside; pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet, stir to coat, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds; serve immediately.

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Notes

Dry shrimp thoroughly before cooking for a better sear.
Cook shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Adjust sweetness and saltiness by modifying honey or soy sauce amounts.

  • Author: jeremy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 850
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 22
  • Cholesterol: 180