Honey Garlic Shrimp
A delicious and quick meal that combines sweet and savory flavors with shrimp, making it perfect for dinner or entertaining.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 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
For Serving
- to taste thinly sliced scallions for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the shrimp in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour 3 tablespoons of this marinade over the shrimp and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 1 hour in the fridge.
- While the shrimp is marinating, mix the cornstarch with the remaining marinade and set it aside.
Cooking
- After marinating, lift the shrimp from the bowl and pat them dry with paper towels. Discard any leftover marinade.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and swirl it around the pan.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until the shrimp are lightly browned on the bottom.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another minute.
- Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- If your shrimp are smaller and already cooked, you can transfer them to a serving dish and reduce the sauce on its own before pouring over the shrimp.
- Transfer the shrimp and sauce to a serving dish, sprinkle with scallions, and enjoy!
Notes
Serve your Honey Garlic Shrimp over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal. For leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be careful not to overcook when reheating. Dry the shrimp before cooking for better color. Adjust crushed red pepper to taste and let marinate longer for extra flavor.