Quick & Healthy Dinner: 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This Quick & Healthy Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, ready in just 20 minutes. Succulent shrimp are marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and optional fresh ginger, then quickly cooked in a skillet for a deliciously sticky and savory meal. Serve it over brown rice and steamed vegetables for a balanced plate that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Marinade & Sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
Shrimp
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Garnish
- Chopped green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger if using. Divide the mixture in half—set one half aside for cooking later.
- Marinate Shrimp: Place the shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, toss or shake to coat evenly, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 8-12 hours for deeper flavor. Cover and refrigerate the remaining marinade for the cooking step.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, discarding the marinade used for soaking. Cook shrimp on one side until pink and opaque, about 45 seconds. Flip shrimp over, pour in the reserved marinade, and cook everything together until shrimp are completely cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes. The sauce will thicken and coat the shrimp beautifully.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp with the cooked marinade sauce spooned over. Garnish with chopped green onion if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with brown rice and steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- Marinating shrimp longer (up to 8-12 hours) enhances the flavor but 15 minutes works well for a quick meal.
- To save time, steam vegetables and cook rice while shrimp marinates.
- Use reduced sodium soy sauce to keep sodium levels moderate.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Fresh ginger is optional but adds a bright, zesty flavor.
- Reserve marinade separately for cooking to avoid contamination risk from raw shrimp.
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