Honey Garlic Shrimp in 20 Minutes
This honey garlic shrimp is a fast, one-pan dinner made with juicy shrimp tossed in a sweet and savory garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy seafood meal for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, butter, and the cornstarch mixed with water. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 more minutes until glossy and heated through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions if desired, and serve immediately.