A delightful and versatile dish featuring tender shrimp marinated in a sweet honey-garlic glaze, served over rice or quinoa with vibrant vegetables.
Servings 4servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Seafood
Ingredients
For the shrimp marinade
1poundshrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4cuphoney
3clovesgarlic, minced
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoonsesame oil
1teaspoonginger, grated
For serving
Cooked rice or quinoaBase for the dish.
Vegetables of choice (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)Add color and nutrition.
Green onions, sliced for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish
Method
Preparation
In a mixing bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Whisk until well blended.
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 15 minutes for maximum flavor.
Cooking
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
Serve the cooked shrimp over a bed of rice or quinoa. Top with your choice of colorful vegetables for added nutrition and crunch.
Finish off your dish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions and sesame seeds for that perfect finishing touch before serving.
Ingredient substitutions: You can swap shrimp for chicken or tofu. Agave syrup can replace honey for a vegan option. Optional: add sriracha or red pepper flakes for spice, or include chopped nuts or seasonal vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; gently reheat in a pan over low heat.