Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp dances with sweet and savory notes, bringing coastal flavors straight to your dinner table. Delicate shrimp glazed in golden honey and aromatic garlic promises a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse the shrimp under chilled running water, then meticulously blot dry using absorbent kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking together finely chopped garlic, golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, and fragrant sesame oil until the mixture achieves a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high temperature, adding a thin layer of cooking oil to prevent sticking and promote even caramelization.
- Carefully introduce the prepared shrimp to the hot skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform into a beautiful pink hue, approximately 2 minutes per side.
- Gently cascade the prepared sauce over the perfectly cooked shrimp, reducing heat and allowing the liquid to shimmer and coat each morsel for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the glossy, aromatic shrimp to a serving platter, embellishing with delicate rings of fresh green onions for a burst of color and subtle onion zest.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp remain warm and the sauce clings tantalizingly to each succulent piece.
Notes
- Always use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are deveined and cleaned properly before cooking.
- Pat shrimp completely dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent them from becoming soggy or steaming in the pan.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce ratio to control sweetness and saltiness, making the dish adaptable to personal taste preferences or dietary restrictions.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener or use less honey to reduce sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg