Honey Garlic Shrimp with Sweet Potato Mash
A quick and delicious honey garlic shrimp dish served over creamy sweet potato mash, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the pan and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Stir in honey and continue cooking for another minute.
- Serve the shrimp over the creamy sweet potato mash.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk to revive the creamy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg