Description
A quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp recipe that’s healthy, low carb, and perfect for a cozy dinner for two. Ready in under 20 minutes with a sweet and savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients (5 minutes): Peel and devein shrimp if needed. Mince garlic and slice green onions. Measure honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- Heat the pan (2 minutes): Place skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. Heat until hot but not smoking.
- Cook the shrimp (3-4 minutes): Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until edges turn pink and curl. Flip and cook 1-2 more minutes until opaque.
- Make the sauce (1 minute): Push shrimp to one side. Add minced garlic to empty side and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar (1-2 minutes): Pour in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir gently to coat shrimp. Let bubble for about a minute to thicken.
- Season and finish (1 minute): Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Toss shrimp to combine. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Plate and garnish: Serve immediately garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure shrimp sear properly. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Control heat to avoid burning honey. Let shrimp rest off heat to absorb sauce. Adjust honey amount to taste. If sauce is too thin, simmer longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (about 6
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, low carb dinner, healthy shrimp recipe, quick shrimp recipe, easy dinner for two, Asian shrimp dish