Description
A quick and healthy dinner option, this honey garlic shrimp is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in garlic, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: quick healthy dinner, honey garlic shrimp, 20 minute meal