Honey Garlic Shrimp is that one recipe that is not only easy to prepare, but is a healthy protein that presents beautifully. The combination of fresh ginger, garlic, honey, and Tamari sauce make this recipe a richly flavored meal that steals the show.
Add more lean protein to your menu with this healthy garlic shrimp recipe that everyone will enjoy!
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Shrimp is one of my favorite lean protein options for meals. Not only is it so versatile in regards to flavor combinations, it is super fast to prepare. When you are a busy mom in the kitchen, a fast meal is a must.
This recipe makes cooking a meal from scratch easier than ever to accomplish! Grab shrimp when on sale so you always have it in the freezer to whip this recipe up in minutes!
Tip: Place raw shrimp into a freezer bag with the marinade before freezing. When you pull it out of the freezer the night before cooking, it will allow it to marinade as it thaws in the refrigerator.
How to Clean Shrimp Before Cooking
The most important thing to do before you cook shrimp is to make sure it has been properly cleaned. Whether you are cooking without the shell, like for this recipe, or making a shrimp boil, you still need to clean the shrimp before cooking.
To clean shrimp you will not only want to run under cool water to remove any dirt, but also to slice along the outside center where there is a dark line following the curve of the shrimp. This line is actually the shrimp intestinal tract. Slicing and pulling the “vein” from the shrimp removes any digestive particles and remaining dirt.
Tip: Look for shrimp labeled as deveined, or request that it be deveined at the seafood counter before purchase.
How to Cook Shrimp
Shrimp is an easy meat to prepare because it takes very little time. The only problem people have with shrimp is typically over cooking. It is very simple to make sure your shrimp is perfectly cooked.
To begin, make sure that your pan is set to high heat and is hot when you place the shrimp in to cook. A hot skillet will ensure they cook fast and do not become tough. The shrimp need to be placed in an even single layer in the skillet and allowed to sear for 1-2 minutes before flipping. You will know they are ready when they don’t stick to the pan.
Once you flip the shrimp over, you will notice that they have curled into themselves and begun turning a pinkish orange color. To determine when they are completely cooked, you will want to watch the outside of the shrimp where the vein was, to see it turn from translucent to opaque. This indicates they are cooked through and ready to remove from the heat.
Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 6
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: approx 25 pieces of shrimp 1x
- Category: Entree
Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is that one recipe that is not only easy to prepare, but is a healthy protein that presents beautifully. The combination of fresh ginger, garlic, honey, and Tamari sauce make this recipe a richly flavored meal that steals the show.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup Tamari sauce
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger (I like to use the gourmet herbs brand to make it easy! :)
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1 lb uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Stir together first four ingredients. Pour half of the marinade mixture on the shrimp and marinate for at least 15 minutes but I like to do overnight.
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Heat oil in a skillet.
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Remove shrimp from marinade, discard marinade.
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Cook a couple of minutes on each side until cooked through.
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Add in rest of marinade and cook an additional minute.
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Serve with steamed broccoli and rice. Also can use in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx 6 shrimp pieces
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 23
- Sodium: 1103
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 286 mg
Easy Shrimp Recipes
If you are looking for more delicious shrimp recipes, I have a few that I know you will love. Shrimp is becoming a new favorite protein, so I am sure I will add more to this list soon. As such a healthy low-calorie protein source, it is definitely one I will continue choosing.
How to Reheat Honey Garlic Shrimp Leftovers
While I doubt you will have leftovers since this recipe is just so delicious, it is important to know how to reheat shrimp without it getting too tough. You also want to make sure that shrimp is heated through. While it is safe to eat cold shrimp such as steamed or boiled shrimp (think peel and eat variety), in a recipe such as this one, you want the shrimp reheated to a safe temperature.
The two easiest ways to reheat are either in the microwave or on the stove top. If reheating in the microwave, I recommend covering and heating on high for 30-seconds. Check to see if they have reached the temperature you desire, and place back into the microwave for an additional 30 seconds at a time.
When heating on the stove top, you want your pan to be hot when you pour the leftovers into the pan. Stir continually until it is just heated through.
Healthy Dinner Recipes
For more delicious and healthy dinner recipes, make sure to check out my favorites listed below. Bookmark, pin, or print these recipes to use at a later date.
- Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas
- Black Bean Vegetarian Chili
- Steak Kabobs and Basil Potatoes
- Seasoned Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast
- Dijon Chicken Recipe
