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20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
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This 20-minute honey garlic shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. The sweet and savory sauce pairs perfectly with tender shrimp, creating a delicious combination that can be served over rice or salad.

Ingredients

Main Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp jarred minced garlic)
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger (optional)

Shrimp:

  • 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • Chopped green onion for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Use half for marinating shrimp.
  2. Marinate Shrimp: Coat shrimp with half of the marinade and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 12 hours.
  3. Cook Shrimp: Sauté shrimp in olive oil, add remaining marinade, and cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  4. Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Thicken the sauce by adding 1 tsp of cornstarch to the second half of the sauce before cooking.
  • Adjust garlic quantity based on preference and type used.
  • Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best results.
  • Discard used marinade for safety reasons.

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