Description
This recipe for Honey-Garlic Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines sweet and savory flavors to create a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons mild-flavored honey
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onion, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Ensure the shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep them refrigerated while preparing the marinade.
- Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
- Marinate Shrimp: Toss the shrimp in the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Cook Shrimp: Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over high heat. Transfer the shrimp into the skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes, then flip and add the reserved marinade. Cook for an additional minute, then turn off the heat and let the shrimp sit for 1 minute.
- Serve: Garnish the shrimp with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
