Description
Succulent shrimp dance in a luscious honey garlic sauce, promising a quick and irresistible meal that balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender seafood meets caramelized glaze, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this restaurant-quality dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled
Sauce and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for swift and efficient cooking preparation.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet at medium temperature, introducing minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic, roughly 60 seconds.
- Incorporate raw shrimp into the heated skillet, cooking until they transform into a vibrant pink and become translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Create a glaze by whisking honey and soy sauce in a separate mixing vessel.
- Drench the cooked shrimp with the prepared sauce, gently stirring to ensure comprehensive and uniform coating.
- Elevate heat to medium-high and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and slightly thicken.
- Terminate cooking process and transfer shrimp to serving plate.
- Embellish the dish with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for enhanced visual appeal and complementary texture.
- Serve immediately while the shrimp remain warm and sauce remains glossy.
Notes
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure quick and smooth cooking without last-minute scrambling.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, preferably large or jumbo size for juicier results.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce ratio to control sweetness and saltiness according to personal taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain similar flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 188 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 166 mg