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Honey-Garlic Shrimp

Honey-Garlic Shrimp

Honey-Garlic Shrimp is a delicious balance of sweet and savory, featuring a substantial garlic punch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons mild-flavored honey
  • 0.5 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
 

  • Make sure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep in the refrigerator while you make the marinade.
  • Whisk garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce together in a bowl.
  • Add shrimp and toss thoroughly with a spatula for 2 minutes until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes; toss occasionally while marinating.
  • Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over high heat until you begin to see small wisps of smoke. Use tongs to immediately transfer shrimp into the hot skillet in a single layer. Set excess marinade aside.
  • Sear shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip over. Dump in marinade and cook for 1 minute. Turn off heat and flip shrimp once more; let sit for about 1 minute. The marinade in the pan will reduce down to a beautiful glaze just from the residual heat in the pan. Garnish with green onion.

Notes

You can marinate the shrimp for longer than an hour, but be careful as the salt in the soy sauce will eventually start to cure the shrimp and change its texture. Ideally, don't marinate longer than 1 hour. If you want a thinner sauce, you can thin out the glaze with water, stock, or broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 39gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 345mgSodium: 1039mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 7mg
Keyword Easy Shrimp, entrees, garlic shrimp, Honey-Garlic Shrimp, quick meals, shrimp recipes
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