Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe – Quick & Flavorful Dinner
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is quick, sticky, and packed with flavor. Juicy shrimp are coated in a sweet-savory glaze with garlic, honey, and soy. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for beginners craving a simple, restaurant-style dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion for garnish
- 2 cups cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and sauté until pink and just cooked through, 2–3 minutes per side.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, ginger paste, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Reduce heat to medium, pour sauce over shrimp, and stir well.
- Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp in a sticky glaze.
- Serve immediately over rice, garnished with chopped green onion.
Notes
For a spicier Honey Garlic Shrimp, add extra chili flakes or a dash of sriracha. Variation: swap rice with noodles or quinoa for a lighter twist.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 280
Protein: 25g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 450mg
Calories: 280
Protein: 25g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 450mg