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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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.
Pour the sweet-spicy sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
617 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 512 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1317 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
