Honey Garlic Shrimp
Savor the irresistible flavors of this quick and easy Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or a special dinner at home. Juicy, tender shrimp are pan-seared to perfection and bathed in a luscious homemade sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and fresh minced garlic. This 20-minute dish combines sweet and savory notes with a hint of umami, elevated by a glossy, thickened glaze thanks to a simple cornstarch slurry. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite veggies. It’s a deliciously healthy meal that’s as simple as it is flavorful—a must-try for seafood lovers! Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, 20-minute meals, quick seafood dinner, sweet and savory shrimp.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to make the sauce.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink, then flip them.
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
In a small bowl or cup, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Add the slurry to the skillet and stir. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are fully cooked. They should be opaque and pink all the way through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the shrimp with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if using.
Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or with a side of vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.6 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 694 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
