5 from 147 votes
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp features raw shrimp marinated briefly in a sweet and savory blend of honey, tamari soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Quickly pan-cooked until just pink with a reduction of the marinade, the dish has a balanced flavor with mild heat and a hint of freshness from chopped cilantro or parsley and green onions. It’s a straightforward seafood recipe that cooks fast and suits dinner or appetizers.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Marinate Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley; finely chopped
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
- Place the shrimp into a separate bowl and pour 1/3 of the sauce on top. Toss to coat the shrimp, then marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the shrimp (discarding any leftover marinade) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until pink and just barely cooked through.
- Pour the remaining 2/3 sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer, stirring with the shrimp as it slightly reduces and warms through, for about a minute.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the cilantro or parsley, and top with sliced green onions before serving.
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Notes
- Use gluten-free tamari soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free; low-sodium versions work well if preferred.
- Marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors without turning mushy.
- Cook shrimp briefly just until pink to avoid overcooking and maintain a tender bite.
- Serve immediately after cooking for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
940mg
(39%)
Potassium
161mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 940mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.