Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory glaze of honey, garlic, and soy sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger (if using).
- Place shrimp in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour half the marinade over them. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes. Reserve the other half for cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. If thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook quickly and can become rubbery.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce saltiness.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (without rice)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg