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Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe


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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a sweet and savory blend of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger, cooked to perfection in olive oil, and served over rice with a delightful garnish of sesame seeds and scallions.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound of shrimp
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional: 1 cup cooked rice
  • Optional: Sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger. Divide the marinade into two separate bowls.
  2. Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour half of the marinade over them. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, leaving the remaining mixture aside.
  3. After 30 minutes, heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp to the pan, avoiding pouring excess juice. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Use tongs to flip each shrimp individually.
  4. Once the shrimp are flipped and have cooked for three minutes, pour in the rest of the marinade, stir, and then remove from heat.
  5. Serve the sticky garlic honey shrimp over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp: Whenever possible, use fresh shrimp rather than frozen shrimp, as it will have a better flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly and can become tough and rubbery if overcooked. Cook the shrimp until it turns pink and opaque, but be careful not to overdo it.
  • Use real honey: Use real honey in the recipe rather than a honey substitute or honey-flavored syrup. This will give your dish a more authentic and delicious flavor.
  • Add some heat: If you like spicy food, consider adding some red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeno pepper to the recipe for a little bit of extra heat.
  • Serve it with rice: Honey garlic shrimp goes great with rice. Serve it over steamed rice or fried rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
  • Use fresh garlic: Using fresh garlic rather than pre-minced garlic will give your dish a more vibrant and intense garlic flavor.
  • Let the sauce thicken: Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes after adding the shrimp to allow it to thicken and coat the shrimp well.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sauteeing
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 244
  • Sugar: 15.1 g
  • Sodium: 683 mg
  • Fat: 2.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 35.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 258.4 mg