Description
A quick and easy high-protein dish featuring shrimp in a delicious honey garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (can substitute with low-sodium soy sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any cooking oil of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking them until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, pour the honey garlic sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside your choice of fresh vegetables.
Notes
For an extra flavor infusion, marinate the shrimp in the honey garlic sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian