Here’s a quick, sticky-sweet Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe—ready in about 15 minutes and packed with flavor 🍤🍯
Honey Garlic Shrimp (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp chili flakes or sriracha
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, vinegar/lemon juice, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Cook the Shrimp
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Make Honey Garlic Glaze
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in sauce and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine & Serve
- Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat.
- Cook 1 minute more until glossy and fully coated.
Serving Ideas
- 🍚 Over steamed rice or fried rice
- 🥦 With broccoli or green beans
- 🍜 Toss with noodles
- 🥬 In lettuce wraps
Tips & Variations
- 🧈 Butter makes the sauce richer
- 🍋 Add a squeeze of lime at the end for brightness
- 🥥 Swap honey for maple syrup if needed
- 🔥 Add extra heat with chili paste
If you want, I can also give you a crispy honey garlic shrimp, a sheet-pan version, or a low-sugar option.