Honey Garlic Shrimp

5 from 2 votes

This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make and the end result is better than your favorite take-out, guaranteed.

Prep Time6

Cook Time10

Total Time16

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Honey Garlic Shrimp

Servings:

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside and prep the shrimp.
Pat the excess moisture away from the shrimp using a paper towel. Add the shrimp to a medium-sized mixing bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, add spices, and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat and allow it to come to temperature. Then, add one single layer of shrimp, leaving a bit of space between each one.
Cook for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for about 2 minutes more on the other side. Repeat the cooking process with any remaining shrimp. The shrimp are ready when completely opaque and semi-firm to the touch.
Once the shrimp are cooked and removed from the pan, add the garlic and ginger and saute for about 1 minute.
Pour the honey-soy sauce mixture into the pan, and increase the heat to medium-high.
Once the mixture reaches a simmer, use a fork to whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and stir. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 2-3 minutes, and as soon as it has slightly thickened, remove it from the heat.
Add the shrimp to the sauce and stir to coat. Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions, if desired.