10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp That Pack a Flavor Punch

This 10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe brings a delicious Asian-inspired dish to your table quickly and easily.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined; fresh or frozen (thawed)

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free
1 tbsp Cornstarch All-purpose flour is an alternative
2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred
1 tsp Ginger Fresh grated ginger recommended
2 tbsp Honey Maple syrup for a vegan option
1 tsp Chilli Flakes Optional

For Cooking

2 tbsp Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil are alternatives

For Garnishing

2 stalks Green Onions Sliced

Equipment

Non-stick frying pan
Medium bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth. Add shrimp, tossing gently to coat. Marinate for 5 minutes.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Swirl to coat; oil is ready when shimmering.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the hot oil, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Gently add marinated shrimp to the pan, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Drizzle in honey, coating the shrimp, and cook for an additional minute until caramelized.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve over rice or alongside a noodle stir-fry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Watch the shrimp closely to avoid overcooking.

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