Description
Sunset-inspired honey garlic shrimp dances with golden notes of sweetness and savory warmth. Zesty flavors mingle effortlessly, promising a quick, delectable meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasoning and Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium, if preferred)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional, for extra flavor)
Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry the shrimp using paper towels, then delicately season with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors.
- Warm olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer, ensuring each piece receives direct heat contact for even cooking.
- Sear shrimp approximately 1-2 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink hue and become translucent.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, maintaining their perfect texture and warmth.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, preparing for sauce creation.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger into the skillet, whisking ingredients together.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and liquid to slightly reduce and thicken.
- Gently reintroduce shrimp into the aromatic sauce, coating each piece thoroughly.
- Warm shrimp in sauce for an additional minute, ensuring complete flavor integration.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions across the dish for a fresh, nutty finish.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice, tender noodles, or crisp vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Select large, fresh shrimp with shells removed for faster cooking and easier eating, ensuring they’re deveined and patted completely dry to achieve optimal golden-brown searing.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking shrimp, which prevents proper caramelization and can lead to steaming instead of achieving a delicious crispy exterior.
- Dial down the honey quantity if you prefer less sweetness, or substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor profile that works wonderfully with seafood.
- Keep cooking time short to prevent rubbery shrimp texture; they cook quickly and continue cooking after being removed from heat, so aim for just pink and opaque without browning too much.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg