Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to culinary success. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
If you can’t get your hands on fresh shrimp, frozen works just as well. Just be sure to thaw them thoroughly. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
Instructions
Let’s dive into creating this delightful dish. Follow these steps, and you’ll have a meal ready in no time:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. This quick heating process reminds me of the bustling energy of my family kitchen.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it! This step always takes me back to those evening prep sessions with my Abuela.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir the sauce, letting it simmer for about a minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. This part always amazes me with how quickly shrimp cooks up to perfection!
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
And there you have it—a dish that’s as quick as it is satisfying, perfect for those busy weeknights or spontaneous dinner guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International