Description
Succulent shrimp dance with honey garlic sauce for a quick, mouthwatering meal perfect for busy weeknights. Delectable flavors combine effortlessly, inviting diners to savor this simple yet elegant seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp (uncooked, peeled and deveined)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
- ¼ cup (60 ml) reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger (optional)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Chopped green onion (for optional garnish)
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional ginger in a mixing bowl until seamlessly blended.
- Shrimp Marination: Submerge raw shrimp in half the marinade within a sealable container, gently massaging to ensure complete coating, then refrigerate for flavor infusion.
- Skillet Heating: Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with potential, creating an ideal cooking surface.
- Shrimp Searing: Drain excess marinade and arrange shrimp in a single layer across the hot skillet, cooking for 45-60 seconds until they begin to pink and curl.
- Sauce Integration: Flip shrimp and immediately pour remaining marinade into the pan, allowing it to caramelize and create a glossy, flavorful coating.
- Final Cooking: Continue cooking for an additional 60-90 seconds until shrimp transform to a completely opaque, golden-brown finish.
- Plating and Garnishing: Transfer shrimp to a serving platter, drizzle with pan sauce, and sprinkle with green onions or fresh herbs for a vibrant, aromatic presentation.
Notes
- Marinate with Purpose: Allow 15-20 minutes for shrimp to absorb marinade flavors, ensuring maximum taste infusion without compromising seafood texture.
- Temperature Control Matters: Keep skillet at medium-high heat to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior without overcooking delicate shrimp, watching for light pink color and slight curl.
- Single Layer Cooking Technique: Arrange shrimp in a single layer to guarantee even cooking and prevent steaming, which can make seafood rubbery and less appetizing.
- Sauce Caramelization Secret: Reserved marinade creates a glossy, rich coating when added during final cooking stage, transforming simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg