Description
This 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish perfect for a busy weeknight. The shrimp is marinated in a sweet and savory blend of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and optional fresh ginger, then cooked quickly in a skillet for a deliciously sticky glaze. Served with brown rice and steamed vegetables, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bright, satisfying flavors in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Marinade & Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium preferred)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
Shrimp
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger (if using) in a medium bowl until well combined. This mixture will serve both as the marinade and the cooking sauce.
- Marinate Shrimp: Place peeled and deveined shrimp into a large sealable container or zipper bag. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, stir or shake to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate for 15 minutes to up to 8-12 hours to infuse flavor. Keep the remaining half of the marinade covered in the refrigerator for later use.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from the marinade, discarding the marinade used to soak the shrimp. Place the shrimp in the hot skillet. Cook without moving until the undersides are pink and opaque, about 45 seconds. Flip the shrimp over.
- Add Sauce and Finish Cooking: Pour the reserved marinade from the fridge into the skillet with the shrimp. Cook together for another 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp.
- Serve: Transfer shrimp and sauce to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped green onion if desired. This shrimp pairs excellently with brown rice and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- This recipe is a reader favorite for its simplicity, speed, and bold flavor.
- While shrimp is marinating, use the time to prepare your side dishes like steaming broccoli and cooking brown rice to save time.
- You can marinate shrimp up to 8-12 hours for more intense flavor without compromising texture.
- Discard the marinade used for soaking shrimp to avoid contamination.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 4 ounces shrimp with sauce)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
