Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Busy Weeknights
A quick Asian-inspired dish featuring golden seared shrimp tossed in a sticky-sweet honey garlic soy sauce. Ready in 18 minutes using pantry staples like cornstarch and olive oil, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined (16/20 count)
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced finely
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated or finely minced
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 3 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cold Water (for slurry)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes)
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (2-3 minutes per side)
- Transfer shrimp to a bowl but keep the browned bits in the pan
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, pepper flakes (if using), and cold water-slurry cornstarch
- Pour the honey mixture into the skillet with browned bits, scraping the pan (deglaze)
- Return shrimp to the pan, toss to coat evenly
- Simmer until sauce thickens (1-2 minutes)
- Serve immediately with green onions
Notes
Ensure shrimp are completely dry for optimal sear
Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes
Use tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for soy-free version
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days
Adjust spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes
Use tamari for gluten-free or coconut aminos for soy-free version
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 32gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 12g
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