Super Easy Super Fast Sweet Spicy Shrimp
Transform your dinner routine with this *Super Easy Super Fast Sweet Spicy Shrimp* recipe—perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving bold, zesty flavors in a flash! Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and coated in a tantalizing sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes for the ultimate sweet-and-spicy kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is as quick as it is satisfying, with a prep time of only 5 minutes and minimal effort required. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds for a pop of freshness, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or even on its own for a low-carb option. Bursting with irresistible flavor from simple pantry ingredients, this shrimp recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice to create the sweet-spicy sauce, and set aside.
Step 2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink, then flip them over.
Step 5
Pour the sweet-spicy sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
Step 6
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving dish.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Step 9
Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or on its own.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (537.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 617.0 |
| Total Fat 2.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 857.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 511.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.4g | |
| Protein 110.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 377.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1317.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories