Description
Delicious honey garlic shrimp with a sweet-savory glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant dish for guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons mild-flavored honey
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Ensure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Pat dry if needed and keep refrigerated.
- Mix the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce.
- Marinate the shrimp: Add shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
- Heat your pan: Brush a large skillet with vegetable oil and heat over high heat until wisps of smoke appear.
- Sear the shrimp: Transfer shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Reserve excess marinade.
- Cook and flip: Sear shrimp for 2 minutes, flip, pour in reserved marinade, and cook for 1 additional minute.
- Create the glaze: Turn off the heat, flip shrimp again, and let sit for 1 minute to create a glaze.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use larger shrimp (16-20 count) for best results. The dish can be served over rice, noodles, or as lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian