Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe | Sweet and Savory Garlic Butter Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick, flavorful seafood dish featuring tender, juicy shrimp coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce that's perfectly balanced with sweet honey, savory soy sauce, fresh garlic, and a hint of citrus. Ready in just 20 minutes, this restaurant-quality recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or an elegant meal for guests.
Large shrimp are lightly seasoned and quickly seared until perfectly cooked, then tossed in a rich sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, butter, ginger, and lemon juice. The sauce caramelizes beautifully around the shrimp, creating a sticky glaze with bold flavor in every bite. Fresh parsley and sesame seeds add freshness and texture, while a squeeze of lemon brightens the entire dish.
Honey Garlic Shrimp pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, fried rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad. Whether served as a main course or appetizer, this simple recipe delivers delicious sweet, savory, buttery, and garlicky flavors that everyone will enjoy.
Cooking Method
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch with the water to make a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Finish
- Return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Toss gently until evenly coated in the honey garlic glaze.
- Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges before serving.
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