Description
Sweet Honey Glazed Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors to your table. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering recipe featuring succulent shrimp coated in a luscious honey glaze, enhanced by soy sauce and aromatic garlic. Whether you’re entertaining guests or preparing a quick weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or alongside vibrant vegetables for a complete and nutritious meal that satisfies both cravings and taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Reserve some marinade for later.
- Add shrimp to the marinade and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add marinated shrimp.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet during the last minute of cooking to thicken.
- Serve immediately over rice or vegetables with an extra drizzle of glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: For added flavor, incorporate ginger or red pepper flakes into the marinade. Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different variations.