Description
Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful one-pot weeknight dinner perfect for busy evenings. Succulent shrimp are sautéed in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a simple yet delicious recipe that pairs well with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Garnish
- 1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are prepared and shrimp are thawed if previously frozen.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Heat Skillet: Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, signaling it’s ready for cooking.
- Cook Shrimp Part 1: Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to sear.
- Add Sauce and Flip Shrimp: Turn the shrimp over and pour the honey-garlic sauce mixture on top; stir gently to coat all shrimp evenly.
- Cook Shrimp Part 2: Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn opaque and are fully cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove skillet from heat and let the shrimp sit for one minute to allow the sauce to thicken and glaze the shrimp.
- Plate and Garnish: Transfer shrimp to a serving platter, drizzle any remaining sauce over them, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, served over your choice of rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness if preferred.
- Ensure shrimp are fully thawed before cooking to promote even cooking.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Serve immediately to enjoy shrimp at their best texture and flavor.
