10 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This 10 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and easy seafood dish made with juicy shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners, this Asian-inspired recipe is packed with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes. Serve it with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
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Optional: green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer.
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Cook for 1–2 minutes on each side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
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Pour in the honey garlic sauce and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
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Use fresh or frozen shrimp (thawed).
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For extra thickness, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to sauce while cooking.
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Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/4 of recipe (approx. 4 oz shrimp)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg