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Honey Garlic Shrimp

Irresistibly Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp for Busy Weeknights

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: easy shrimp recipe, homemade shrimp, Honey Garlic Shrimp, quick dinner, weeknight meal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Equipment

  • bowl
  • skillet

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger optional

For Thickening

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

For Garnishing

  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Instructions

How to Make Honey Garlic Shrimp

  • In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional minced ginger. Reserve half for later.
  • Marinate the shrimp in the remaining sauce for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove shrimp and simmer the reserved sauce.
  • Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add to the simmering sauce. Stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • Return shrimp to the skillet, coating them in the thickened sauce.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice or noodles.

Notes

Add veggies like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg