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Honey Garlic Shrimp

Are you searching for a delicious, yet simple dinner recipe that you can whip up in just 20 minutes? Look no further! This honey garlic shrimp recipe is a reader favorite for a reason. It’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Whether you serve it with brown rice and veggies or over a salad, this healthy dish is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation.

What Makes This Honey Garlic Shrimp So Good?

Flavor: The marinade is packed with mouthwatering flavors, but the best part is the caramelized honey and garlic bits that cling to the shrimp. Don’t miss out on those flavorful bites!

Ease: Regardless of your cooking skill level, this recipe is a breeze to make. Prepare the marinade, use half to marinate the shrimp, and use the rest as the sauce for cooking. It’s a time-saving trick that works wonders!

Time: It only takes 5 minutes to cook the shrimp on the stove, and marinating adds another 15 minutes. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a tantalizing meal on your table.

Choosing the Right Ingredients

Shrimp: You can use fresh or frozen raw shrimp for this recipe. Make sure to thaw them completely before starting, and peel and devein them. You can leave the tails on or remove them if you prefer. If you use pre-cooked shrimp, follow the recipe note below.

Honey + Garlic + Soy Sauce: The marinade and sauce combine honey, soy sauce, and garlic to create a mouthwatering flavor profile inspired by Asian cuisine.

Green Onions: Add a pop of freshness and a vibrant color contrast to your dish with optional green onion garnish.

How to Make 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through the process step by step. The full printable recipe can be found below.

  1. Make your marinade. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (optional) in a medium bowl.
  2. Marinate the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a sealable container or a zipped-top bag. Pour half of the marinade/sauce mixture over the shrimp and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 8-12 hours.
  3. Cook the shrimp. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp (discard used marinade) and cook until pink on one side, about 45 seconds. Flip the shrimp and pour in the remaining marinade/sauce. Continue cooking until the shrimp are cooked through, for about 1-2 more minutes.
  4. Garnish and serve. Top the shrimp with green onions and serve with the cooked marinade sauce. It pairs perfectly with brown rice and steamed vegetables.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This 20-minute honey garlic shrimp is a favorite among our readers. It’s quick, simple, and bursting with flavor. Serve it over brown rice and veggies or toss it with a salad for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium works too)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • Optional for garnish: Chopped green onion

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using). You will use half of this mixture for marinating the shrimp and the remaining half for cooking.
  2. Place the shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour half of the marinade/sauce over the shrimp and shake or stir to coat them. Let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or up to 8-12 hours. Reserve the rest of the marinade for cooking. (Time-saving tip: While the shrimp marinates, you can steam broccoli and prepare quick brown rice.)
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the marinade (discard the used marinade). Cook the shrimp on one side until pink, approximately 45 seconds, then flip them over. Pour in the remaining marinade/sauce and cook until the shrimp is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.
  4. Serve the shrimp with the cooked marinade sauce and garnish with green onion. The sauce pairs perfectly with brown rice and steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • To thicken the sauce, you can mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water and stir it into the sauce before using it in step 3.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference. Use 2 cloves of fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon of jarred minced garlic.
  • You can remove or leave the shrimp tails on, depending on your preference. Fresh or frozen shrimp can be used, but make sure to thaw them before marinating and cooking. If using pre-cooked frozen shrimp, thaw, marinate, and cook as directed. The cooking time will only involve reheating the shrimp in the sauce.

Now you’re ready to enjoy a flavorful and satisfying dinner with this delicious honey garlic shrimp recipe!