Description
Quick & Healthy 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. The vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp and stir to coat.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve immediately over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg