Why order takeout when you can make this Honey Garlic Shrimp faster than the delivery driver can get to your house? The sauce is the star here: it’s sticky, sweet, savory, and coats every single shrimp perfectly. Plus, it uses pantry staples you likely already have!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) Large Shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on or off).
- 1 tbsp Butter + 1 tbsp Olive Oil.
- The Sauce:
- 1/3 cup Honey.
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium).
- 1 tbsp Garlic, minced (about 3 cloves).
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger (grated).
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce).
Instructions:
- Sear: Pat shrimp dry. Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan (don’t overcook them!).
- Simmer Sauce: In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in honey and soy sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes until it starts to bubble and thicken.
- Combine: Toss the shrimp back into the pan. Stir to coat them in the sticky glaze.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately over white rice or broccoli.
Why it works:
The honey caramelizes quickly in the hot pan, creating that restaurant-style “glaze” that makes the shrimp look irresistible.
