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Honey Garlic Shrimp Mouthwatering Magic

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A quick and flavorful dish that balances sweet honey, savory garlic, and tender shrimp for a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

·         1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

·         3 tablespoons olive oil

·         4 cloves garlic, minced

·         1/4 cup honey

·         1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)

·         1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

·         1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

·         2 tablespoons water

·         1 teaspoon cornstarch

·         2 green onions, sliced for garnish

·         Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1.      In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ginger, water, and cornstarch. Set aside.

2.      Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

3.      In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4.      Pour in the honey-garlic sauce, cook 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat.

5.      Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

·         Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.

·         Adjust honey for sweetness preference.

·         Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for freshness.

Optional: increase red pepper flakes for heat or toss in vegetables for a one-pan meal