Honey Garlic Shrimp
A quick and tasty dish that brings a sweet and savory flavor to your dinner table, perfect for busy nights or impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound extra-large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 large cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- to taste thinly sliced scallions, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Pour 3 tablespoons of the marinade over the shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
- While the shrimp marinates, combine the cornstarch with the remaining marinade and set aside.
Cooking
- Lift the shrimp from the marinade to paper towels and pat dry; discard any leftover marinade.
- Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high. Add the oil, swirling to coat the pan, then arrange the shrimp in the skillet in one layer.
- Cook for 2 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom, then flip the shrimp and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pan sauce thickens.
- If your shrimp are small and already cooked before adding the sauce, transfer them to a serving dish and reduce the sauce by itself.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with scallions, and serve.
Notes
Serve Honey Garlic Shrimp with a side of rice or noodles for a complete meal. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.