Honey Garlic Shrimp (Printable)

Succulent shrimp glazed with honey, garlic, and ginger, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Cooking & Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil
11 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
13 - Steamed rice or cooked noodles, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes together in a medium bowl; set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Place shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; avoid overcrowding by cooking in batches if necessary.
05 - Pour sauce over shrimp, stir to coat, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and shrimp are fully cooked.
06 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The sweet and savory sauce comes together in one bowl while the shrimp cooks, so cleanup feels like a reward rather than a punishment.
  • It's ready in 20 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner doesn't have to mean compromise on flavor or satisfaction.
  • Shrimp absorbs this glaze like it was made for it, becoming glossy and addictive without any pretentious technique required.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when you sear the shrimp, or you'll lower the temperature and end up steaming instead of searing; work in batches if necessary and your shrimp will thank you with actual color.
  • Shrimp cooks fast, and overcooked shrimp is rubbery and disappointing, so watch the clock and pull it off heat the moment the glaze thickens rather than waiting for it to reduce further.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp that's frozen and thaw it yourself rather than buying pre-thawed, because the quality and texture are noticeably better and it costs less.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on top, and the flavor difference will make you wonder why you didn't always do this.
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