15 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe | Wholey Shrimp | Cait Straight Up

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup provides a similar sweetness with lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option while canola oil is more economical.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener while flour is a common pantry item.

Start by making the honey sauce: add 1/2 cup of honey to a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of soy sauce to the honey.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the mixture.

Squeeze the juice from 1 lemon into the bowl.

Whisk the mixture together until well blended.

In a hot pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt.

Once the butter is melted, add the pre-cooked shrimp to the pan.

Toss the shrimp in the melted butter to heat it up for about 1-2 minutes.

Pour the honey sauce over the shrimp in the pan.

Toss the shrimp in the sauce until well coated.

Plate the shrimp and serve with broccoli or over rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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