Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce; cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the shrimp.
- If desired, mix cornstarch with a teaspoon of water and add to sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until opaque to prevent overcooking.
- You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve over steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with soy sauce variant)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 4 shrimp)
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg