Honey Garlic Shrimp
Juicy shrimp glazed in a sticky, sweet-savory honey garlic sauce — ready in under 20 minutes with just one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lblarge shrimp(peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- ¼ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 3 tbsphoney
- 3 tbspsoy sauce(low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1 tspcornstarch
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 5 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
Method
- 01
Pat the 1 ½ lb shrimp dry with paper towels, then season evenly with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and absorb the glaze more readily.
- 02
Whisk together the 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set the sauce aside.
- 03
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 04
Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, just until pink and lightly golden. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Transfer to a plate.
- 05
Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the same pan and let it melt, then add the 5 cloves minced garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- 06
Pour in the honey-soy sauce mixture and stir to combine with the garlic. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and turns glossy.
- 07
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 30–60 seconds more until the shrimp are heated through and fully glazed.
- 08
Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately over rice or with crusty bread.
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