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Honey Garlic Shrimp

A quick and nutritious shrimp dish featuring a vibrant honey and garlic marinade, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Seafood
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Marinade Ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
  • Steamed rice or vegetables For serving

Method
 

Marinade Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil to create the marinade.
  2. Add shrimp to the marinade and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, then add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the shrimp over steamed rice or with your favorite vegetables.

Notes

For flavor enhancement, squeeze fresh lime over the shrimp right before serving. Consider customizing by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the skillet. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a lovely finishing touch.