Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes. This dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a savory and sweet sauce made with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a spicy kick of sriracha, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a speedy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the shrimp turns pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce until thoroughly combined.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared honey-garlic-sriracha sauce over the cooked shrimp, stirring well to coat all shrimp evenly.
- Simmer Sauce: Cook the shrimp and sauce together for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the shrimp.
- Serve: Serve the spicy honey garlic shrimp hot, optionally garnished with sliced green onions for extra flavor and color.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve this shrimp over rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
