Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp hot over cooked rice or noodles.