20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and healthy dinner made with juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect with rice or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger optional
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and optional ginger.
- Divide the sauce evenly, reserving half for cooking later.
- Place the shrimp in a zip-top bag or airtight container.
- Pour half of the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade and discard the used marinade.
- Cook the shrimp for about 45 seconds on one side until pink.
- Flip the shrimp and pour in the reserved sauce.
- Continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Garnish the 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with brown rice, jasmine rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra texture.
- Fresh lime wedges add a bright finish.
- Pair with steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.