Quick & Healthy Dinner: 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp
This 20-minute honey garlic shrimp is a fast, flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with a sticky-sweet and garlicky glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a healthy meal you can make in minutes with pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Sear
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar. Add cornstarch slurry if using.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the shrimp. Cook 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a richer flavor.
- Add ginger or sriracha for extra spice.
- Mix in steamed veggies for a complete one-pan meal.
- Do not freeze; shrimp texture may change after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
