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Honey Garlic Shrimp

Honey Garlic Shrimp

This honey garlic shrimp is a quick, flavorful dinner made with juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic glaze. It comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or vegetables for an easy high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water optional, to thin sauce
  • Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and ginger if using.
  3. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  6. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet and gently toss the shrimp to coat.
  7. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
  9. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds and serve warm.

Notes

  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 22 g