Description
A quick, one-pan weeknight staple with plump shrimp bathed in a sweet and garlicky honey-soy glaze. Pair with rice, noodles, or pasta for a 30-minute dinner that feels gourmet. No pork or alcohol used—100% halal-compliant.
Ingredients
1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup honey
3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium or regular)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (or zest)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Peel and devein shrimp, pat dry with paper towels
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Sear shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque
Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds (do not brown)
Pour in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using)
Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper (optional)
Notes
For gluten-free: substitute soy sauce with tamari
Maple syrup works as a 1:1 honey substitute
Add red pepper flakes for heat
Serve over jasmine rice, udon, or zucchini noodles
Leftovers keep in an airtight container for 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg