Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp
This quick honey garlic shrimp is a great easy meal to have in your inventory! It's easy for a weeknight meal or anytime. If you have frozen shrimp, frozen broccoli, and rice in your pantry then this would be an easy dinner to whip up anytime! It's so good and has so much flavor. Plus the boys love the shrimp so that's always a bonus. A quick, easy, and nourishing dinner all around!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- ¼ cup soy sauce we love to use tamari
- 2-4 tbsp honey per your preference! we used 3 tbsp
- 1 tsp fresh ginger optional
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- red pepper flakes optional
For Serving:
- broccoli steamed or roasted
- jasmine rice
Instructions
- On a paper towel lined sheet pan, lay out your shrimp. Dry on each side with a paper towel.
- Pour your shrimp into a bowl and season with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger if you're using it. Pour half of the mixture over the shrimp and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a large pan with avocado oil. Add in fresh garlic here if you're using. Pour in your shrimp and let it sizzle and cook for a few minutes. Pour on the rest of the sauce.
- Cook the shrimp for about 3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- To serve: in your bowl add jasmine rice, steamed broccoli, honey garlic shrimp and any additional tops! Chili sauce, green onions, sesame seeds, and enjoy!
Notes
For Storing: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Enjoy!