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Honey Soy Shrimp served on a plate with rice or vegetables, garnished with chopped green onions

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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian- Inspired
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

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)

Method
 

  1. Make the Marinade: Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using) in a bowl.
    A bowl with honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional fresh ginger whisked together into a flavorful marinade
  2. 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).
    Shrimp in a sealed bag with half of the marinade, being refrigerated for 15 minutes to soak up the flavors.
  3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 45 seconds on each side until pink.
    Shrimp sizzling in a skillet with olive oil, cooking for 45 seconds on each side until they turn pink.
  4. Finish the Sauce: Pour in the remaining marinade and cook for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked.
    The remaining marinade being poured into the skillet with the shrimp, simmering together for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked.
  5. Serve: Garnish with chopped green onion and serve with rice or veggies.
    Honey Soy Shrimp served on a plate with rice or vegetables, garnished with chopped green onions