Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a fast and easy weeknight meal made with juicy, plump shrimp simmered in a flavorful honey garlic sauce. Bursting with flavors, have this delicious shrimp recipe on the table in less than 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (thawed, peeled, and deveined (see notes))
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoon butter (see notes)
- 2 tablespoon saké (or rice wine vinegar)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- red pepper flakes (to garnish, optional)
- minced parsley or green onions (to garnish, optional)
Directions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp first. Always thaw the shrimp before cooking. Peel + devein if needed/desired. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and water. Set aside.
- 3
Set a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, the add the shrimp in a single layer (you will need to cook the shrimp in 2-3 separate batches) and cook for approximately 2 minutes, then flip and continue to cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Remove the cooked shrimp to a clean plate and set aside.
- 5
Return the pan to medium heat. Deglaze with a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of saké or rice wine vinegar (water will also work). Scrape off any stuck on brown bits.
- 6
Add the remaining butter (at least 1 tablespoon), the lemon sliced, and the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- 7
Pour in the honey garlic sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Return the shrimp back to the pan and gently toss to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are reheated and the honey garlic sauce has thickened slightly.
- 8
Serve garnished with red chili flakes, parsley, or chopped green onions, if desired.