Description
A quick and nutritious shrimp dish with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or your favorite vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and cornstarch (if using).
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside your favorite vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian