Description
Juicy shrimp coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce that is perfectly sweet and savory. This quick stovetop dish comes together in just 20 minutes and is perfect over rice or noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a small cup, mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
- Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and stir well to coat the shrimp.
- Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if using.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles and enjoy.
Notes
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a proper sear.
- Do not overcook the shrimp, they should be just opaque and tender.
- Adjust sweetness by slightly reducing the honey if preferred.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, easy shrimp dinner, sweet and savory shrimp, quick weeknight seafood, stovetop shrimp recipe