These Honey Garlic Shrimp are so irresistible you’ll want to eat them every night! A salty-sweet glaze covers succulent shrimp and is ready in 10 minutes.
Every once in a while, a recipe pops up that blows our minds. And so it was with that Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe! There’s nothing quite like the sweet and savory combo of honey garlic glaze and succulent shrimp. The best part? It takes 10 minutes to do. This one hits all those comforting and satisfying food notes with lightning-fast preparation speeds. It’s hard to find these recipes with that elusive trifecta of healthy, easy, and delicious: and this one packs a punch.
The Secrets to Honey Garlic Shrimp… in 10 Minutes!
Marinating time is not necessary with these Honey Garlic Shrimp. It’s the ultimate quick and easy dinner idea… in just 10 minutes! One note: make sure you thaw the shrimp if using frozen shrimp; it is not included in the timing. Here are some of the secrets of this cooking magic trick (or jump straight to the recipe below):
- Mix shrimp with minced garlic, onion powder and salt. This allows for maximum coverage of the spices on the shrimp first.
- Mix up a quick sauce. Honey, soy sauce and vinegar is all you need and it’s absolute perfection!
- Fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. For more information on how to sear to perfection, see Perfect Shrimp Sauté.
- Turn off the heat and add the sauce! It’s important to remove the heat so the sauce doesn’t evaporate when it hits the hot pan.
The best shrimp to buy
When it comes to buying shrimp, there are so many options in the store these days. When preparing these Honey Garlic Shrimp, we recommend the following:
- Find medium (or large) shrimp. Medium is nice because you get more bites! But both work. Medium is also marked with 41-50 points and Large with 31-40 points (indicating how many shrimp there are per pound).
- Use the tail or peeled. For this recipe, we love the tail because it looks beautiful. But you have to remove the tails with your hands while eating them! So Pele is great too.
- Fresh or frozen. Both have essentially the same freshness as most shrimp are frozen immediately. Just make sure you thaw the shrimp beforehand.
- wild caught. Wild fish caught in your country is generally a sustainable choice. There are also quality options at well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch consumer guide.
Defrost shrimp
What is the best way to defrost shrimp? It’s easiest the day before! But if, like us, you rarely think ahead: there is also a method. Here’s the best way to defrost the shrimp for this Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe:
- The previous day: Place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight.
- day of: Place frozen shrimp in a large bowl of very cold water. Shake the bowl every 5 minutes to break up clumps of frozen shrimp. The shrimp should defrost in about 15 minutes. Be sure to dry it well before using it!
Ways to Serve Honey Garlic Shrimp
All you need is a side or two to make Honey Garlic Shrimp a healthy dinner everyone will love. Our favorites? rice and broccoli. Every time we do that, everyone at the table raves. Even our 4 year old inhales it! This is one of those recipes that would make me eat and be happy at least 6 days out of 7 a week. Here are some ideas for side dishes:
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe is…
Pescetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free (with olive oil).
The description
These Honey Garlic Shrimp are so irresistible you’ll want to eat them every night! A salty-sweet glaze covers succulent shrimp and is ready in 10 minutes.
- 1 1/2 Pound medium or large shrimp, deveined (tailed or peeled)
- 3 Garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- accumulate ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup Honey
- 3 tablespoons soy pasture
- 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- Thaw shrimp if frozen.
- Chop the garlic. Dry the shrimp. Mix it with minced garlic, onion powder and kosher salt.
- Combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl and mix until almost smooth (a few small globs will do).
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp, 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until opaque and cooked through, flipping with tongs.
- Turn off the heat and remove the shrimp. Pour the glaze into the pan and stir until thickened, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Once thickened, return the shrimp to the sauce and serve.
- Category: main course
- Method: Cook
- Kitchen: seafood
- Diet: Gluten free
Keywords: Honey Garlic Shrimp
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