This 20-minute honey garlic shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite. With just a few simple ingredients, including honey, soy sauce, and garlic, this shrimp is perfectly caramelized and bursting with flavor. Serve it with brown rice, vegetables, or over a salad for a healthy, delicious meal that’s ready in no time!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor: The marinade creates a sweet and savory sauce with crispy caramelized garlic bits on the shrimp that you won’t want to miss.
- Ease: It’s an easy recipe for all skill levels—prepare the marinade, marinate the shrimp, cook, and serve!
- Time: Ready in just 20 minutes—5 minutes of cooking time and 15 minutes of marinating.
Ingredients Overview
- Shrimp: Use fresh or frozen shrimp—just make sure to thaw and peel them before cooking.
- Marinade: A flavorful mix of honey, garlic, and soy sauce.
- Optional Garnish: Green onions for a pop of color and freshness.
How to Make Honey Garlic Shrimp
- Make the Marinade: Combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and (optional) ginger.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Let the shrimp marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
- Cook: Sauté shrimp in olive oil, add the sauce, and cook until perfectly caramelized.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
Pro Tip: You can also make this dish with cooked shrimp—just adjust the cooking time!
This honey garlic shrimp is the perfect go-to recipe for a fast, flavorful, and healthy dinner.
This 20-minute honey garlic shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, including honey, soy sauce, and garlic, it delivers big taste with minimal effort. Serve it with brown rice, steamed vegetables, or over a salad for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce (preferably reduced sodium)
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
Optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons olive oil
Optional for garnish: chopped green onions
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using). Reserve half of the mixture for cooking.
- Place the shrimp in a large sealable bag or container, then pour half of the marinade over the shrimp. Seal and refrigerate for 15 minutes (or up to 12 hours).
- While the shrimp is marinating, prepare your side dishes (we recommend steaming broccoli and microwaving quick brown rice).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the pan, discarding the used marinade. Cook on one side until pink (about 45 seconds), then flip the shrimp. Pour in the reserved marinade and cook until shrimp is fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the shrimp with the sauce, garnished with green onions. The sauce is perfect over rice or steamed vegetables.
- This easy dish is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation!