Description
10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish made with just a handful of ingredients. With the perfect balance of honey, garlic, and soy sauce, this meal is ready in under 10 minutes, making it the ideal choice for a busy weeknight or a nutritious dinner packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Make the honey garlic sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add honey, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using). Stir to combine and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the shrimp with the sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss in the sauce until coated. Let the shrimp cook in the sauce for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice (optional), and serve the shrimp with your choice of sides. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will provide the best flavor and texture. If using frozen shrimp, make sure they are fully thawed before cooking.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, so be sure not to overcook them. They should only take 1-2 minutes per side.
- Adjust sweetness and spice: If you like a sweeter dish, add more honey. If you prefer more heat, increase the sriracha or add chopped fresh chili peppers.
- Add vegetables: For a more filling meal, add vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers and sauté them along with the garlic before adding the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Shrimp, Quick Shrimp Recipes, Healthy Shrimp Dishes, Honey Garlic Sauce Shrimp