Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions:

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink, then flip them over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.
5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly with the sauce.
6. Continue to cook for another minute or until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp nicely.
7. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
8. Serve the buttery honey garlic shrimp immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
9. Enjoy your delicious Buttery Honey Garlic Shrimp!