Name: Honey Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; ¼ cup honey; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; sliced green onion (and lemon wedges for serving, optional)

Instructions

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Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until just pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in butter until melted and smooth.

Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.

Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, just until heated through.

Serve warm with sliced green onions and lemon wedges if desired.

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Honey Garlic Shrimp