Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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4 tablespoons honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for keto/low carb)
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3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
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1½ pounds jumbo shrimp, deveined, shell off, tail on or off
→ Optional Garnishes
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1 lime, juiced
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1-2 tablespoons chopped green onions
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1-2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes or hot sauce (for spice)
# Instructions:
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Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt completely.
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Add garlic, soy sauce, and honey to the melted butter. Swirl the pan occasionally until sauce slightly thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
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Add half of the shrimp to the pan, cook for about 2 minutes, flip, and cook 1-2 minutes more until pink and curled into a C-shape. Transfer to a plate.
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Melt remaining butter and cook the rest of the shrimp until done. Return first batch to the pan and stir in the reserved sauce until well combined.
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If desired, squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp and garnish with chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Can be served as an appetizer (leave tails on) or main dish (remove tails)
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Pairs well with rice, cauliflower rice, noodles, pasta, steamed veggies, bread, or tortillas
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For keto/low carb version, use sugar-free maple syrup or honey substitute
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Stores in the fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 2 months