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20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

This 20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is packed with sweet, savory, zippy flavor, making it a weeknight favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Marinating Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Entree or Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 236.3 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • bowl
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp

  • 1.25 pounds large shrimp (26–40 per pound), peeled and deveined tail on or off
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or substitute paprika or crushed red pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped optional
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped optional

For the Honey-Garlic Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

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

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 236.3kcalCarbohydrates: 20.9gProtein: 19.7gFat: 8.6gSaturated Fat: 1.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 178.6mgSodium: 808.5mgPotassium: 207.4mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 17.7gVitamin A: 333.4IUVitamin C: 5.5mgCalcium: 88.9mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword 20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp, gluten-free, Honey Garlic, Quick Dinner, seafood, shrimp
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