Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pound large shrimp (26–40 per pound), peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or substitute paprika or crushed red pepper)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Season the shrimp. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with cumin, coriander, Aleppo pepper, and a good pinch of salt.
- Make the Honey-Garlic Sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, lemon juice, honey, and olive oil.
- Marinate the shrimp. Add about 3 tablespoons of the sauce to the seasoned shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 12 hours for deeper flavor.
- Cook the shrimp. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook without moving for about 45 seconds, until pink on one side.
- Flip and add the sauce. Flip the shrimp, pour in the rest of the sauce, and toss to coat. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly into a glaze and the shrimp are just opaque and curled into a “C” shape.
- Finish and serve. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure all condiments used are gluten-free.
- You can substitute the Aleppo pepper with your preferred chili flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg