Description
A quick and easy high-protein dish featuring shrimp in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, salt, and pepper to create the honey garlic sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the shrimp warm over steamed rice or vegetables, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
Tastes best when shrimp are just cooked through; avoid overcooking for a tender texture.