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Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp

Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp
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A quick and delicious Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp cooked in a luscious honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances sweet and savory flavors with simple pantry ingredients and comes together in under 20 minutes. Serve it over rice, noodles, or veggies for a versatile, healthy, and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Protein

  • 1 lb medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails removed)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Shrimp: Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp if necessary. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure a perfect sear when cooking.
  2. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Set the mixture aside to use as a glaze.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Add the Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp. Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, tossing gently to coat the shrimp and thicken the sauce slightly.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Turn off the heat and sprinkle sliced green onions and optional red pepper flakes over the shrimp. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve a perfect sear and prevent steaming.
  • Use medium-high heat to cook shrimp quickly without overcooking or rubbery texture.
  • Remove shrimp promptly once pink and curled to keep them tender.
  • Adjust honey quantity to customize sweetness level to your taste.
  • Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor impact.

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Keywords: Honey Garlic Shrimp, Quick Shrimp Recipe, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Gluten Free, Sautéed Shrimp, Sweet and Savory Shrimp

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