Description
This quick and easy honey garlic shrimp recipe is packed with lean protein and a sticky, garlicky sauce. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you want a flavorful meal in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking (such as avocado or canola oil)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
- In a separate cup, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry.
- Pour about 1/3 of the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes (optional).
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until bottoms are pink and slightly golden. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque and curled.
- Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Pour remaining honey garlic sauce into the skillet. Stir in cornstarch slurry and bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Return cooked shrimp and any juices to the skillet. Toss to coat in sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry for best sear. Don’t crowd the pan—cook in batches if needed. Use coconut aminos and arrowroot for gluten-free. Add veggies like broccoli or snap peas for extra nutrition. Sauce can be mixed ahead for meal prep. Shrimp cooks quickly—don’t overcook. Garnish with lime or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 4 ounces cooked shrimp with sauce)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 24
Keywords: high protein, shrimp, honey garlic, healthy dinner, quick, easy, gluten-free option, meal prep, Asian, seafood