Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet
This honey garlic shrimp skillet is one of those fast, feel good dinners that tastes like you spent far more time in the kitchen than you actually did. Sweet, savory, and glossy with sauce, it is perfect for busy nights when you still want something special on the table.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
- 1 Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 /4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 /4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp parsley or green onions chopped, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch, water, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Set it aside so it is ready when the shrimp are cooked.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Warm the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and opaque. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet and stir constantly as it bubbles. Let it simmer for a minute or two until it starts to thicken and turn glossy.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for another minute so everything is warmed through, then finish with parsley or green onions before serving.