Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet

Low bowl full of honey garlic shrimp served with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.

5 from 2 votes

Count on this super simple honey garlic shrimp when you need an ultra fast dinner with tons of flavor. Season and cook the shrimp in just 20 minutes, then serve over rice and steamed veggies for an easy meal with gourmet taste.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey garlic shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2-3 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
green onions and sesame seeds optional garnish

Instructions

In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Place shrimp in a bowl and pour half of the honey mixture on top. Stir to combine, then set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes. (This is the best time to prep any rice or veggies. The shrimp can also marinate in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.)
1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, pinch red pepper flakes, 1 pound medium raw shrimp
While the shrimp marinates, whisk the cornstarch together with 1 teaspoon of cool water, then stir that slurry into the reserved honey mixture still in the liquid measuring cup. Set aside.
1 teaspoon cornstarch
When ready to cook, warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place shrimp in the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until beginning to brown on the bottom side. Discard the marinade that was in the bowl with the shrimp.
2-3 teaspoons olive or avocado oil
Quickly flip the shrimp over and pour in the reserved honey mixture. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, just until the shrimp is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired, and serve over rice or veggies. Enjoy!
green onions and sesame seeds

Notes

Ginger: In a pinch, leave out the fresh ginger or substitute 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger. It's slightly different but still really good.
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Nutrition Information: The values here are an estimate based on using about 2/3 half of the marinade, since some of it discarded after transferring the shrimp to the skillet, and does not include rice or other sides.

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