Ingredients and Weight:
- Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined: 1 pound
- Sugar snap peas, trimmed: 1 pound
- Garlic, minced: 3 cloves
- Ginger, grated: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Honey: 1/4 cup
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Green onions, chopped: 1/4 cup
- Lime wedges, for garnish: 8
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook until pink and curled, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Add the sugar snap peas, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Cook until the sugar snap peas are bright green and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the dish):
* Calories: 250
* Fat: 10g
* Protein: 25g
* Carbohydrates: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Vibrant and fresh
- Perfectly balanced flavors of umami, sweet, and sour
- Tender shrimp and crispy sugar snap peas
- Suitable for both American and Asian palates
User Comments:
- "This dish is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and the shrimp and sugar snap peas are cooked perfectly."
- "I love the combination of sweet and savory. The sauce is incredible."
- "This is a great dish for a quick and easy Asian-themed dinner."
- "The kids loved it! They even ate all the sugar snap peas."
- "I highly recommend this recipe. It's a winner!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use jumbo shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- If you don't have sugar snap peas, you can substitute snow peas or green beans.
- To make the sauce even more flavorful, add a dash of chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Serve the dish over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
