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A bowl of honey garlic shrimp served over fluffy white rice with a wedge of lime on the side.

Honey Garlic Shrimp

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Succulent shrimp coated in a rich honey garlic sauce with hints of soy and ginger. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp size 21-25 or 26-30, peeled, deveined, and thawed
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 green onion finely minced (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Shrimp:

  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold running water. Once thawed, pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This ensures proper cooking and allows the marinade to adhere effectively.

Prepare the Marinade:

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, and honey. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. Reserve half of the marinade for cooking.

Marinate the Shrimp:

  1. Add the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 10 minutes. For a deeper flavor, refrigerate and marinate for up to one hour.

Cook the Shrimp:

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the marinated shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Pour the reserved marinade over the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and the flesh becomes opaque.

Thicken the Sauce:

  1. Allow the marinade in the skillet to simmer and reduce slightly. If the sauce hasn’t thickened after cooking the shrimp, remove the shrimp and let the sauce simmer alone until it reaches the desired consistency. Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Garnish with minced green onion for added flavor and color, if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free:
Substitute the soy sauce with gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Ensure the chosen substitute is labeled gluten-free.
Verify that the other ingredients, especially the honey and vegetable oil, are free from cross-contamination.
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