If you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish to add to your recipe repertoire, Honey Garlic Shrimp is a must-try. This Asian-inspired recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of Shaoxing wine, low-sodium soy sauce, spices, then stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and green onions.
The star of the show is the sweet and savory sauce, made with honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes, which adds a delightful depth of flavor to the dish. Serve it over a bed of steamed rice or noodles, and you have a quick and tasty meal perfect for any day of the week.
How to Make Honey Garlic Shrimp
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl or a large zip-lock bag. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix the sauce ingredients; set aside. Place a large skillet over high heat with the oil, add garlic and ginger, stir, and cook for a few seconds to release the fragrance. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry until the shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the reserved sauce to the skillet and stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked and the sauce has thickened for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the green onion and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the Honey Garlic Shrimp stir-fry over steamed rice or vegetables garnished with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Marinade:🦐
- 600 g Shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ ground cayenne pepper or black pepper
For the Sauce:🍯
- 1 tablespoon mushroom-flavored dark soy sauce , dark soy sauce, or low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes , ground cayenne pepper, or ground black pepper
For the Stir-fry:🧄
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil , extra virgin olive oil, or butter
- 3 cloves garlic , finely minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger , finely minced
- 3-4 green onions , chopped plus for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl or a large zip lock bag. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients; set aside.
- Place a large skillet over high heat with the oil, add garlic and ginger, stir and cook for a few seconds to release the fragrance. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry until the shrimp just begin to turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the reserved sauce to the skillet and stir-fry until the shrimp is cooked and the sauce has thickened for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the green onion and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the Honey Garlic Shrimp stir-fry over steamed rice or steamed vegetables garnished with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- To store: If you have any leftover Honey Garlic Shrimp, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Let the dish cool completely before transferring it to the container, and don't leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
- To reheat: When you're ready to reheat the dish, you can microwave it or reheat it on the stovetop. To microwave, place the shrimp in a microwave-safe dish and cover it with a damp paper towel.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
