20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
These Honey Garlic Shrimp are quick, sweet, savory, and packed with bold flavors. Perfect over steamed rice or veggies, with a tasty sauce that's sure to impress!
Equipment
- Medium bowl (for marinade)
- Skillet or frying pan (for cooking shrimp)
- Large sealable container or zipped-top bag (for marinating shrimp)
- Tongs or spatula (for flipping shrimp)
- Chopping board & knife (for garlic, ginger, and green onion)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce we usually use reduced sodium
- 2 garlic cloves minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
- optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp peeled & deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- optional for garnish: chopped green onion
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) in a bowl.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place shrimp in a bag/container, pour half of the marinade over shrimp, seal, and refrigerate for 15 minutes (up to 12 hours).
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 45 seconds on each side until pink.
- Finish the Sauce: Pour in the remaining marinade and cook for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onion and serve with rice or veggies.
