30-Min Honey Garlic Shrimp
30-Min Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dish that brings together succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve it over fluffy rice or with fresh vegetables for a meal that looks and tastes gourmet. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this shrimp dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Thaw shrimp if frozen, peel, devein, and mince garlic.
- 2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined.
- 3. Heat the skillet: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil until shimmering.
- 4. Sauté the shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 5. Add the sauce: Pour the honey garlic mixture over the shrimp and gently toss to coat while cooking for an additional minute until bubbling.
- 6. Plate and garnish: Transfer shrimp to plates and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately over rice or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: - Substitute chicken or tofu for shrimp if desired. - Add crushed red pepper flakes for some heat or lime juice for brightness. - Ensure shrimp are patted dry before cooking for better searing.