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Quick Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic and Honey

Delicious, easy, fast, sauteed shrimp recipe with a sauce made from honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword garlic, honey, saute, shrimp
Budget Cheap
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinate Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 356kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet.
  • Tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium if possible
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves finely chopped or grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • ½ pound shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • green onion, chopped peanuts or cashews, and cracked black pepper optional

Instructions

  • Measure and prep all ingredients for the dish.
  • Mix the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl.
  • Place the raw shrimp into a large bowl.
  • Pour ½ of the sauce on top. Toss to coat the shrimp.
  • Pour into an airtight container or zipped-top bag. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Flip the shrimp over and cook for an additional minute or two.
  • Pour in the remaining sauce. Cook until shrimp is cooked through, about 2 mins.
  • Serve over rice or noodles and steamed vegetables on the side. Top with green onion or chopped nuts as desired. Add black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 1758mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg