Honey garlic shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the savory flavors of garlic and shrimp. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the hot skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they start to turn pink. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp over rice, noodles, or your favorite side dish.
Enjoy your delicious honey garlic shrimp! Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences, and don’t hesitate to add your favorite vegetables or serve it with a side of steamed broccoli or stir-fried veggies.
