Description
📋 Description
This 10 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors, all in under 10 minutes! Ideal for busy weeknights, this quick shrimp dinner delivers restaurant-quality taste using pantry staples and fresh shrimp. Serve it with rice, noodles, or veggies for a complete, healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
3 tablespoons honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil for added depth)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional but flavorful)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional for spice)
Chopped green onions or toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Optional Substitutes:
Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
Swap tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
Add vegetables like snap peas, bell peppers, or broccoli for a one-pan meal.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Set aside a few tablespoons to use as finishing sauce later.
Step 2: Marinate the Shrimp (Optional)
Toss shrimp in the sauce and marinate for 5–10 minutes for deeper flavor (skip this if short on time).
Step 3: Sauté the Shrimp
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1.5 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and curl into a C-shape.
Step 4: Add the Sauce
Pour in the reserved sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes, allowing it to thicken into a glossy glaze.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Top with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or in wraps.
Notes
📝 Notes
Watch the shrimp closely—they cook quickly! Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery.
Double the sauce to drizzle over rice or steamed veggies.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Add steamed or stir-fried vegetables to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g