Honey Garlic Shrimp Delight (Printable)

Succulent shrimp glazed with honey and garlic, served over steamed rice or noodles.

# What You Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
09 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ For Cooking and Garnish

10 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
11 - 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
13 - Steamed rice or cooked noodles, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they begin to turn pink. Avoid overcrowding by cooking in batches if necessary.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp, stirring well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and shrimp are cooked through.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Twenty minutes from start to dinner means you're eating while other people are still deciding what to cook.
  • The sauce is so addictive you'll find yourself licking the pan when no one's looking.
  • It works perfectly for impressing people without revealing how ridiculously easy it actually is.
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and sad, so watch the color change and trust yourself—it happens faster than you think.
  • The sauce thickens more once it sits, so when it looks slightly loose in the pan, that's actually perfect.
03 -
  • Make your sauce while your shrimp is defrosting, and you'll never feel rushed—this tiny habit changed everything about how fast I can get dinner on the table.
  • If you're serving this to someone who's picky about heat, leave out the red pepper flakes and add them only to your own plate so everyone's happy.
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