Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance across palates. Crispy, caramelized edges and tender seafood create an irresistible main dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 500 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together golden honey, umami-rich soy sauce, aromatic minced garlic, bright lemon juice, and zingy grated ginger in a mixing bowl.
- Select a large skillet and heat a combination of oil and butter over medium-high temperature until the fat shimmers and begins to bubble.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet, allowing them to sear quickly and develop a beautiful golden exterior, approximately 1-2 minutes per side as they transform from translucent to delicate pink.
- Stream the prepared honey garlic elixir into the skillet, gently stirring to coat each succulent shrimp while encouraging the sauce to simmer and slightly condense.
- For a more luxurious consistency, incorporate a cornstarch slurry and continue cooking, creating a glossy, clinging sauce that embraces the tender seafood.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by scattering freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the glistening shrimp.
- Serve immediately atop fluffy steamed rice, delicate noodles, or alongside vibrant steamed vegetables to create a complete, restaurant-quality meal.
Notes
- Quickly pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent watery cooking.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this quick-cooking dish.
- Adjust sauce sweetness by varying honey amounts to suit personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Create a low-carb version by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 175 mg