Description
This 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with savory soy sauce and aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features marinated shrimp cooked in a skillet and served with a delicious sauce that pairs beautifully with brown rice and steamed vegetables.
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
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using). Set aside half of this mixture for cooking later.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, toss to coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to 8-12 hours. Keep the remaining marinade refrigerated for cooking.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove shrimp from the marinade (discard used marinade). Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 45 seconds until pink on one side. Flip shrimp and pour in the reserved marinade. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until shrimp is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp with the cooked marinade sauce poured over. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve alongside steamed vegetables and brown rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This quick and simple recipe is a reader favorite for delivering big flavor in just 20 minutes.
- Marinating the shrimp helps infuse flavor and tenderizes it; you can marinate longer for deeper taste.
- Pair with brown rice and steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables to make a balanced, healthy meal.
- Ensure shrimp is cooked just until pink and opaque to avoid overcooking.
- Using reduced sodium soy sauce helps control salt content without sacrificing flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 4 oz shrimp plus sauce)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
