Description

This Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful blend of sweet honey and savory garlic. With simple ingredients and quick prep time, it’s a perfect choice for a satisfying dinner or appetizer, elevating your meals effortlessly.

Ingredients

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1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 garlic cloves (finely grated)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 scallions (thinly sliced)
Toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl; set aside.
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until pink and curled; remove from skillet.
Pour honey garlic sauce into the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until thickened.
Return shrimp to the skillet, stir to coat, and heat for 1-2 minutes.
Serve shrimp garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Fresh shrimp provides the best flavor; frozen can be used if thawed properly.
Adjust the salt based on personal preference and the type of soy sauce used.
For added freshness, serve immediately after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 220
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 165mg