Honey Garlic Shrimp
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Shrimp, a dish that brings a perfect balance of sweetness and savory goodness, all ready in just 10 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features juicy shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, making it the ideal choice for busy weeknights, special occasions, or simply when you’re craving something delicious without the fuss. Serve it over rice, toss it with noodles, or enjoy it as an appetizer; this versatile dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for about 1 minute on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add honey and soy sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and coat them in the sauce until warmed through.
- Garnish with chives and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 200mg