Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors with a hint of spice. Marinated in a honey-soy-ginger sauce and quickly pan-cooked to tender perfection, it’s an easy and quick dish perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Main
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the honey, tamari soy sauce (or coconut aminos), minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to create the flavorful sauce base.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a separate bowl. Pour one-third of the prepared sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Allow the shrimp to marinate for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat the pan: Warm one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. This will ensure a quick and even sear for the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the hot pan, discarding any leftover marinade in the bowl. Cook the shrimp for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through, being careful not to overcook to maintain tenderness.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the remaining two-thirds of the sauce into the pan with the cooked shrimp. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce and warm through for about one minute, coating the shrimp beautifully.
- Finish and garnish: Turn off the heat and stir in the finely chopped cilantro or parsley for freshness. Top the shrimp with thinly sliced green onions before serving to add a mild crunch and vibrant color.
Notes
- For a gluten-free variant, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Serve this shrimp over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Do not overcook the shrimp as they become rubbery; cook just until pink and opaque.
- Leftover sauce should not be reused as it contains raw shrimp marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
