20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

If you're craving a quick and delectable meal, honey garlic shrimp should definitely be on your list. This dish marries the sweet notes of honey with the savory touch of garlic, and lets the shrimp shine as the star of the show. Whether you're an experienced home cook or a busy parent eager to create a meal everyone will love, this recipe is straightforward and satisfying.

Sizzling in a pan, the succulent honey garlic shrimp are garnished with fresh herbs, highlighting a perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors.

Feeds 4 | Ready in 20 min | Budget: $8.56 total

Ingredients for 20 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined — $6.84 for 12 oz (about $5.13 used)

• 1/4 cup honey — $0.94

• 1/4 cup soy sauce — $0.21

• 4 cloves garlic, minced — $0.18

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated — $0.12

• 2 tablespoons olive oil — Pantry staple

• Salt and pepper, to taste — Pantry staple

• Chopped green onions, for garnish – $0.96

• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving (pantry staple) – $0.00

  Total: $8.56

  
  

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Instructions

1. Prep the shrimp: Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Make the sauce: Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Taste and adjust.

3. Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, cook 2 minutes.

4. Add sauce: Flip shrimp, pour in sauce, and cook 2–3 more minutes until pink and cooked through.

5. Serve: Plate over rice or noodles. Garnish with green onions.

   
   

Budget Breakdown

• Shrimp: $6.84

• Honey: $3.74

• Soy Sauce: $1.58

• Garlic: $0.72

• Fresh Ginger: $0.97

• Green Onions: $0.96

  Total for ingredients: $14.81

Tips and Variations

While the basic honey garlic shrimp recipe is already mouth-watering, don't hesitate to add your flair! Here are some recommendations to personalize this dish:

1. Spicy Option: If you like a bit of heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce. This will create a vibrant contrast with the dish's sweetness.

   
   

2. Fresh Additions: Toss in fresh vegetables such as peas or carrots while cooking the shrimp for added texture and nutrition. You can also add asparagus or kale for a different twist.

   
   

3. Ginger Alternatives: Fresh ginger delivers a bright flavor, but ground ginger works in a pinch if that's what you have.

   
   

4. Sweetener Swaps: Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup for a unique sweetness. Maple syrup has 67% the sweetness of honey, so adjust accordingly!

   
   

Honey garlic shrimp, sizzling hot, served over a bed of fluffy white rice and garnished with fresh green onions.