Description
Sweet shrimp is a delightful seafood dish that perfectly combines sweetness and umami, making it a favorite for any occasion. With succulent shrimp coated in a sticky honey glaze, this easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, ensuring you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The aromatic blend of garlic and sweet sauce creates an inviting atmosphere and tantalizes the taste buds. Whether served over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer, sweet shrimp is versatile and adaptable, guaranteeing a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey (or brown sugar) and soy sauce; set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey-soy mixture over cooked shrimp; simmer for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 250mg