20-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
Plump shrimp glazed in a sticky, garlicky honey sauce that hits sweet, salty, and umami all at once. Ready in 20 minutes, perfect over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add shrimp in a single layer and sear without stirring for 90 seconds until edges turn opaque.
- 3
Flip shrimp and cook the other side until centers are opaque, about 60 seconds more.
- 4
Push shrimp to the side, add garlic to the open space, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour honey and soy sauce over everything, then toss to coat, letting the glaze thicken, about 90 seconds.
- 6
Serve hot with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to catch the glaze.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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