Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a delicious, restaurant-style meal at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy a delightful balance of sticky sweetness and garlicky zest that's sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1/4 cup honey
  
  

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
  
  

Directions:

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

2. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
   
   

3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   
   

4. Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
   
   

5. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
   
   

6. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 280 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 8 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 220 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 700 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 20 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  
  

• Sugars: 18 g
  
  

• Protein: 30 g