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Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe A 15-Minute Weeknight Delight

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
This quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp recipe is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, combining sweet, savory, and garlicky notes in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined

Dairy & Oils

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Seasonings

  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Sauces & Sweeteners

  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

Garlic & Ginger

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional)

Cornstarch Slurry

  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water

Instructions 

  • Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Mix cornstarch and water in a tiny bowl to make a slurry.
  • Pat shrimp dry, season with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil and butter over medium-high heat 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
  • Reduce heat to low, pour sauce over shrimp, stir to coat, and simmer. Add slurry and cook 1-2 minutes until thickened.

Notes

Serve immediately over rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Shrimp