Honey Garlic Shrimp

Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful American dish that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. It's quick to prepare, making it the perfect healthy dinner option for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• Shrimp - 300 grams, peeled and deveined
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons, for garnish

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to turn pink.
4. Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
5. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 24 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 14 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps build and repair tissues.
• Contains antioxidants from garlic that may boost the immune system.

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