Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp dances with sweet and savory flavors, creating a mouthwatering seafood sensation. Quick and easy preparation brings restaurant-quality elegance to home kitchens, satisfying hungry diners craving bold, irresistible tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Components:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) salt
- 1 tbsp (4 g) green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 tsp (3 g) sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper caramelization and prevent excess moisture during cooking.
- Whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, glossy marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippling.
- Carefully add shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve optimal golden-brown searing.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on the first side until they develop a beautiful golden color and start to curl slightly.
- Flip shrimp and immediately pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over them, allowing the sauce to bubble and coat each piece.
- Continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes, gently stirring to ensure even sauce coverage and complete shrimp cooking.
- Remove skillet from heat when shrimp turn opaque and sauce thickens to a glossy, sticky consistency.
- Transfer shrimp to a serving plate, generously spooning any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while hot, ideally paired with steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are bone-dry to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Select fresh, high-quality shrimp for the most vibrant flavor and best texture in the final dish.
- Use a cast-iron or stainless steel skillet to get an exceptional golden-brown crust on the shrimp.
- Adjust honey levels for dietary preferences, substituting with maple syrup or agave for a lower glycemic option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg