Description
Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp with a delicious balance of sweet honey and aromatic garlic. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you crave a simple yet impressive meal. This recipe is versatile, healthy, and uses just a handful of pantry staples to deliver a tasty, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb peeled and deveined medium or large shrimp
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by peeling and deveining your shrimp if needed, and mince fresh garlic. Measure out honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice so everything is ready once cooking begins.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Pour in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Stir well and allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and gently toss them in the sauce to coat evenly. Heat together for another minute so the flavors meld perfectly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley over the shrimp. Serve immediately, preferably over rice, noodles, or crisp vegetables.
Notes
- Don’t overcook shrimp; remove promptly when pink to avoid rubbery texture.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred sweetness level.
- Preheat the pan to ensure quick searing and juicy shrimp.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking for a better sear.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg