Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- Lower heat and add honey and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce slightly and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste for sweetness and saltiness.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes while cooking.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Seafood, gluten-free (if soy sauce is gluten-free)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shrimp serving
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 215mg