Description
A quick and delicious meal featuring shrimp with a sweet honey and savory garlic sauce, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and olive oil. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch.
- In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp. Toss to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
- Lower the heat and let the shrimp simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Enjoy your dish immediately while it’s still warm.
Notes
Serve over rice or quinoa, and pair with steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.