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Glazed honey garlic shrimp in a skillet with green onions and sesame seeds

20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup hone y
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sliced green onions for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
  2. Place the shrimp in a separate bowl and pour half of the honey garlic mixture over them. Toss to coat and allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Discard the marinade used for soaking the raw shrimp.
  5. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Pour the remaining half of the honey garlic sauce into the skillet.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes until it reduces slightly and coats the shrimp in a thick glaze.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.