15-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course
15-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
Description
Prepared with peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned simply with salt and pepper, this recipe uses a pan-sauté method to quickly cook the shrimp until just opaque and curled. The honey garlic sauce combines raw minced garlic, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, lemon juice, fresh or paste ginger, and sesame seeds for depth and a touch of sweetness. Cooking the sauce with the shrimp allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken, coating the shrimp evenly.
The dish features a balance of sweet and savory notes with a mild citrus brightness from the lemon and the fragrant addition of sesame. It can be served alone, over rice or noodles, or with steamed vegetables. The quick cooking preserves the shrimp’s tender texture.
For a thicker sauce, remove the shrimp and continue simmering the sauce while stirring gently. Gluten-free variations use tamari or gluten-free soy sauces, and extra honey can replace sweet chili sauce if needed.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Shrimp cleaned/peeled/deveined, thawed or fresh, raw
- 2 TBSP butter
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- sesame seeds optional, toasted
- green onion to taste, chopped
HONEY GARLIC SAUCE
- 4 cloves garlic approx 1.5-2 TBSP, minced
- ¼ cup honey raw
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 TBSP sweet chili sauce
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
- ½ tsp ginger or minced fresh ginger, paste
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Clean and peel shrimp, defrosting if needed. Lately we've been buying frozen, deveined, easy-peel shrimp. All I have to do is defrost, peel, and cook! You can also buy your shrimp already peeled if you'd like! Season shrimp with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat a large pan or skillet to medium-high and melt your butter. Oil can be used if preferred.
- Cook shrimp on each side for about 1-2 minutes until shrimp start to curl but are still a bit under-done. Add your sauce and cook for an additional minute or until the shrimp are cooked through. This will vary a bit based on the size you choose, so look for curled, opaque shrimp and you're good to go!
- For an extra thick sauce, remove and plate your shrimp, allowing the sauce some extra simmer time. Keep an eye on it as it reduces, stirring if needed. Remove from heat once thickened and pour over shrimp.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion. For extra fiery shrimp you can even add additional crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free tamari or preferred wheat-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version of this dish.
- If you don’t have sweet chili sauce, substitute with an additional 2 tablespoons of honey to adjust sweetness and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 587mg | 196% |
| Sodium | 2431mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 35% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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