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Plate of perfectly glazed honey garlic shrimp, garnishes not visible but implied.

Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp 5 Ways

A speedy and versatile honey garlic shrimp recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering various delicious serving options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Shrimp large, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • Green Onions sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a better sear, then set aside in a bowl.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
Combining with Sauce
  1. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet. Stir gently and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the shrimp.
Serve
  1. Garnish the honey garlic shrimp with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.

Notes

The "5 ways" refer to versatile serving suggestions: 1. Over steamed rice, 2. With noodles (lo mein or ramen), 3. As part of a fresh salad, 4. In soft tortillas for shrimp tacos, or 5. Added to a stir-fry with your favorite vegetables.