Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe with 10-Minute Prep
A quick 10-minute dish featuring tender shrimp in a sweet, savory honey garlic sauce. Caramelized for depth, this Asian-inspired recipe is perfect with rice, stir-fries, or as a standalone entree, requiring no marination or special tools.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
1 pound (450g) jumbo shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp honey, or more to taste
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tbsp chopped chives or green onions
1 red chili (optional), finely diced
1 tsp lime zest
Lime juice (optional), to taste
Instructions
If using frozen shrimp, thaw under cold running water for 2–3 minutes. Pat dry, add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cornstarch to a bowl, then toss to coat. Chill 5 minutes for extra crunch.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (300–325°F). Sear shrimp in a single layer for 1 minute per side using tongs, until just pink.
Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; cook 15–20 seconds until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce and honey, allowing honey to dissolve and sauce to simmer.
Add butter and let melt into the sauce. Return shrimp to the pan, coat, and cook 30 seconds more to blend flavors. Serve immediately with optional garnishes.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fully cooked to retain moisture. Use fresh garlic and ginger for vibrant flavor. Chili and lime add optional heat and brightness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 shrimp with 2 tbsp sauce)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg