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honey garlic shrimp recipe

Honey Garlic Shrimp

5 from 1 vote
Sweet honey and pungent garlic create a thick glaze over tender seared shrimp. This fast meal provides a reliable dinner solution with high protein and deep savory flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Tail on or off based on preference
  • ⅓ cup honey Use local honey for best flavor
  • ¼ cup soy sauce Low sodium works well too
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Freshly minced is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed adds brightness
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil For searing

Method
 

  1. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl until the glaze is smooth.
    whisking honey garlic shrimp sauce
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and sear the shrimp until the edges turn pink.
  3. Pour the honey mixture into the skillet so the liquid bubbles and surrounds the seafood.
    adding honey garlic glaze to shrimp
  4. Toss the shrimp in the sauce for two minutes until the liquid reduces into a thick sticky coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 850mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 22g

Notes

Patting the seafood dry is essential because excess moisture prevents the honey from caramelizing properly against the protein. Use a very hot skillet to ensure a quick sear without overcooking the centers.

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