Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and delicious dinner ready in just 30 minutes. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the sauce to give you the best honey garlic flavor. The crispy, juicy shrimp will make your family beg for this better-than-takeout meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Spicy Oven Baked Chicken Wings Recipe and Creamy Honey Lavender Ice Cream Recipe for Summer.
Why This Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and tangy sauce
- Ready in just 30 minutes for a quick dinner
- Better than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights
- Easy cleanup with just one pan
What You'll Need for Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: Green onions
- Optional: Sesame seeds
📝 Ingredient Notes
- shrimp: Peel and devein if needed
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How to Make Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Coat Shrimp: Add shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy!
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the shrimp or they'll become tough. The sauce will continue to cook them slightly after they're added back to the skillet.
- Substitution: You can substitute the shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Make-ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the shrimp.
Storing & Reheating Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the shrimp.
Freezing Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
Freeze cooked shrimp in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a pinch of five-spice powder to the sauce.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Make-ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the shrimp.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little water or chicken broth.
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Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Coat Shrimp: Add shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles and enjoy!
Notes
- Chef tip: For extra flavor, add a pinch of five-spice powder to the sauce.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Make-ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the shrimp.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little water or chicken broth.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked shrimp in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the shrimp.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 25g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Cholesterol: 195mg
- Sat. Fat: 0.8g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes FAQs
Yes, the sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before adding the shrimp. However, the shrimp is best cooked fresh.
Overcooking the shrimp can make them tough. Be sure to cook them for no more than 2 minutes per side and let them heat through in the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked shrimp in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw before reheating.
Yes, cook the shrimp in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes, then toss in the sauce.
You can substitute the shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
