20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
A quick and easy dish packed with flavor, honey garlic shrimp is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and garlicky goodness, that takes under 20 minutes to make. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Servings 4
Calories 196kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Get prepped
- Mince the 4 cloves garlic. Measure out 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pat the 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp dry with a paper towel.
Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the honey, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Cook the shrimp
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Finish and serve
- Pour the honey mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cook for another 30 seconds until heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
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- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
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- Don’t overcook the shrimp - once they turn pink, they’re done!
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- Let your skillet get hot before adding the shrimp. This gives them a nice sear and helps prevent sticking.
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- Use paper towels to really dry your shrimp. Dry shrimp sear better and soak up more flavor from the sauce.
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- Don’t crowd the pan. If you double the batch, cook in two rounds to keep the shrimp from steaming.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.4mg
