Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner

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What You'll Need for Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds, toasted

How to Make Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and slightly golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, pour in the honey garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer, then add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Step 4: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Storing & Reheating Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner

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 stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freezing Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner

Freeze cooked shrimp in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a one-pan meal, cook the shrimp and vegetables together in the skillet. Remove the shrimp, then cook the vegetables in the same skillet before combining everything back together with the sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the shrimp with chicken, pork, or tofu for a different protein.
• Make-ahead: The shrimp can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the sauce before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce and thicken. If it's too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.

Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

10 mins

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Total

20 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Salt, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and slightly golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, pour in the honey garlic sauce. Bring to a simmer, then add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss to coat. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Step 4: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a one-pan meal, cook the shrimp and vegetables together in the skillet. Remove the shrimp, then cook the vegetables in the same skillet before combining everything back together with the sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the shrimp with chicken, pork, or tofu for a different protein.
• Make-ahead: The shrimp can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the sauce before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, simmer it for a few more minutes to reduce and thicken. If it's too thick, add a little water or chicken broth to thin it out.

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 overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 1500mg
• Cholesterol: 215mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe for Quick Dinner 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!