Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe features tender shrimp marinated in a savory honey garlic sauce, then sautéed to perfection in a skillet. The combination of sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and zesty ginger creates a flavorful glaze that perfectly coats each shrimp. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners or quick meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb raw shrimp (21–25 or 26–30 size, peeled and deveined, thawed)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1/4 cup honey
Cooking
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 green onion (minced – optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Thaw and Dry Shrimp: Thaw the shrimp under running water if frozen. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture which helps in better searing.
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, and honey until fully combined to create the flavorful marinade.
- Marinate Shrimp: Place the shrimp and half of the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or a medium bowl. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to one hour. Refrigerate during longer marinating periods to maintain freshness.
- Heat Skillet and Add Oil: Place a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the vegetable oil to the skillet.
- Sauté Shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Pour the reserved marinade over the shrimp. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then flip each shrimp individually with kitchen tongs and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Thicken Sauce: Allow the sauce in the skillet to slightly thicken as it coats the shrimp. If the sauce is not thick enough, remove the shrimp to a plate to let the sauce reduce further by boiling down.
- Serve and Garnish: Once shrimp are glazed and cooked through, remove from heat. Garnish with optional minced green onions and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking shrimp to ensure even sautéing.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to better control saltiness in the dish.
- Marinating shrimp for longer than 1 hour is not recommended as the acid in soy sauce may start to ‘cook’ the shrimp.
- The green onion garnish adds freshness but can be omitted if unavailable.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
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