Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp is an easy, flavorful one-pot meal featuring succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish optional
- Sesame seeds, for garnish optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer to the pan. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they start turning pink. Flip the shrimp over.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the shrimp to cook through and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serving
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve with fluffy basmati or jasmine rice, or a crisp side salad. Consider adding roasted broccoli or snap peas for extra crunch.