Description
This Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp coated in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium, if preferred)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional, for extra flavor)
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger (if using). Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce to coat. Cook for an additional minute until heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha to the sauce.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.