Spiced Shrimp in Lemon Ginger Sauce
This dish features succulent shrimp sautéed with aromatic garlic and ginger, then tossed in a zesty lemon honey sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken or vegetable broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg