Maple Soy Shrimp
Maple Soy Shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish combining the sweetness of maple syrup with the savory umami of soy sauce for a perfectly balanced glaze.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Tongs or spatula
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds optional garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and lemon/lime juice.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the maple-soy mixture and stir until shrimp are evenly coated.
- Let sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until it thickens slightly into a glaze.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 4 servings):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 8g