Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp delivers restaurant-quality flavor in minutes. Juicy, pan-seared shrimp meet a glossy honey-garlic glaze, finished with gluten-free soy sauce and lemon. This quick skillet dish sticks to your ribs with a sticky-sweet finish and a savory balance that shines on busy weeknights. Ready in about 10 minutes, it’s family-friendly, versatile, and perfect with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tbsp gluten free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sauté for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, gluten free soy sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and cook 1 minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook 1 more minute until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Adjust heat with extra red pepper flakes if you like it spicier.
- Gluten-free when using gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Great over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Shrimp, quick shrimp recipe, 10-minute dinner, skillet shrimp, weeknight dinner, restaurant-style shrimp, gluten free