Description
Plump, juicy shrimp seared in olive oil and coated in a quick honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger glaze that caramelizes into a glossy, sweet and savory sauce in minutes. A healthy, fast, and deeply satisfying dinner that pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce, reduced sodium preferred
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Chopped green onion, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger until fully combined. Set aside.
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with a pinch of black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and beginning to curl. Do not overcook at this stage — they will finish in the sauce.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp in the pan. Stir to coat and cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to every shrimp in a glossy, caramelized coating.
- Remove from heat immediately and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking — moisture on the surface causes steaming rather than searing and prevents that beautiful golden color from developing.
- Do not overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed so every shrimp makes direct contact with the hot skillet surface.
- Pull the pan off the heat the moment the sauce looks glossy and thick — shrimp go from perfectly cooked to rubbery in under a minute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes