Honey Garlic Marinated Shrimp
Shrimp marinated briefly in honey and garlic, then seared and glazed.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Zip top bag
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten free
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking the shrimp
Instructions
Cooking
- Make the sauce. Whisk the honey, soy sauce, and garlic together and divide it in half.
- Marinate. Toss the shrimp in half of the sauce in a zip top bag and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes, then discard that marinade.
- Sear. Cook the shrimp in hot oil over medium high heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Glaze. Add the reserved sauce and cook for 1 minute until it thickens and coats the shrimp.
Notes
Substitutions: Use tamari for a gluten free version. Add red pepper flakes for heat.
Tips: Pat the shrimp dry, discard the used marinade, and keep the heat at medium high.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.