For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Avoid overcooking shrimp to maintain tenderness.
This quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp recipe delivers tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s high in protein and ready in under 30 minutes.
1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon (5 g) fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon (3 g) cornstarch
1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet.
Pour sauce into skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes until glazed.
Garnish with parsley and optional red pepper flakes before serving.