Honey Garlic Shrimp in 20 Minutes
This honey garlic shrimp sears large shrimp, then tosses them in a sticky sauce of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and butter. One pan and 20 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet (12-inch)
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp 21–25 per pound, peeled and deveined
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Cooked white rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp very dry and season with the salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
- Stir the sauce, pour it into the pan, and simmer for 1–2 minutes, until it bubbles and thickens.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss for about 1 minute, until glossy and heated through. The shrimp should be opaque all the way through (145°F / 63°C).
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve over rice if desired.
Notes
Shrimp overcook quickly. Take them out as soon as they turn opaque; they finish in the sauce.
Frozen shrimp work well. Thaw them in a colander under cold running water and dry them well before cooking.
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA values, without rice.