20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This quick and flavorful 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe combines the sweetness of honey with the savory depth of soy sauce and garlic, creating a deliciously glazed shrimp dish. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, it features tender shrimp marinated briefly, then sautéed to perfection in a skillet with a sticky honey garlic sauce. Serve it over steamed vegetables and brown rice for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Marinade and Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
Shrimp & Cooking
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped green onion
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and optional ginger until well combined. This mixture will be divided to marinate and cook the shrimp.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large sealable container or zip-top bag. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, toss or shake to coat evenly, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 8-12 hours for deeper flavor.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, discarding the marinade used for soaking. Cook shrimp until pink on one side, about 45 seconds, then flip.
- Add remaining sauce and finish cooking: Pour in the reserved half of the marinade and cook together with the shrimp until shrimp are fully cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the shrimp with the cooked glaze and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve alongside steamed broccoli and brown rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using reduced sodium soy sauce helps control salt content.
- Marinating the shrimp longer (up to 8-12 hours) enhances flavor but is not required.
- The cooked marinade doubles as a delicious sauce; do not discard the second half.
- Pair with steamed veggies and brown rice for a balanced meal.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
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