Quick and healthy shrimp recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, and this 20 minute honey garlic shrimp is a true reader favorite for good reason. It is incredibly fast, simple to prepare, and packed with bold sweet and savory flavor that tastes like you spent much longer in the kitchen.
If you need a super quick but satisfying dinner, this one delivers. The shrimp soak in a flavorful marinade made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic, creating that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory. A little fresh ginger can be added for extra depth, but it is completely optional.
One of the best parts of this dish is the caramelization. As the shrimp cook, the honey and garlic create rich, golden bits that cling to the pan and edges of the shrimp. Be sure to scrape up every bit when serving because those slightly sticky, flavorful pieces are pure gold.
This recipe is also wonderfully easy, no matter your cooking experience. You simply prepare the marinade, use half to marinate the shrimp, and reserve the other half to cook down into a glossy sauce. Using the marinade as the sauce keeps the process efficient and full of flavor.
The shrimp cook in about 5 minutes on the stovetop, and the marinating takes around 15 minutes, bringing the total time to just 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve it with brown rice and vegetables, spoon it over a fresh salad, or pair it with your favorite grain for a healthy dinner that is sure to become part of your regular rotation.
20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
Quick and healthy shrimp recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, and this 20 minute honey garlic shrimp is a true reader favorite for good reason. It is incredibly fast, simple to prepare, and packed with bold sweet and savory flavor that tastes like you spent much longer in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (we usually use reduced sodium)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
- optional: 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- optional for garnish: chopped green onion
Instructions
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