Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a savory honey garlic sauce. This easy recipe combines sweet honey, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic garlic for a delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with fresh scallions and optional sesame seeds, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp (thawed & peeled, tails removed)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (+ more for serving)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cooking & Garnish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions (or to taste)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for serving)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: If frozen, place shrimp in a colander and run under cool water until fully thawed. Peel and remove tails if not done already.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, low sodium soy sauce, water, lemon juice, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth and well combined.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until they start to turn pink.
- Add and thicken the sauce: Reduce heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water and stir to loosen it.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle chopped scallions over the shrimp, squeeze additional fresh lemon juice on top if desired, and garnish with sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- Adjust lemon juice amount according to your taste preference for tanginess.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
