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Honey Garlic Shrimp

Juicy shrimp seared in a soy sauce infused sticky honey garlic glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Whisk the honey, garlic, and soy sauce together in a small bowl.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
  4. Pour in the honey garlic mixture and toss to coat.
  5. Simmer for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and clings.
  6. Serve hot with toothpicks or over a small bed of rice.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan or the shrimp will steam instead of sear.