Short on time yet want a flavorful Asian shrimp recipe that hits the spot? Honey garlic shrimp fits the bill! It takes about 15 minutes to make and the sweet and savory sauce that coats the shrimp is out of this world.
The Quickest Asian Shrimp Recipe: Honey Garlic Shrimp
I swear I’m not trying to get you to click on this with a catchy header. Honey garlic shrimp is truly one of the quickest recipes you can make and the convenience of this recipe is how fast everything comes together!
Shrimp is one of the easiest ingredients to cook when you’re short on time during the week and an Asian shrimp recipe like this honey ginger garlic shrimp is going to make all those at your dinner table so happy! It’s loaded with flavor and the sweet sticky sauce that coats the crispy shrimp is so good that you’ll want to make double the amount of it. My favorite is tossing the shrimp in the honey ginger garlic sauce and then spooning even more sauce on top of rice and vegetables.
Honey Garlic Shrimp Tips and Variations
- Thanks to the ingredients of this honey garlic shrimp recipe, it comes together fast, and since it comes together so fast, you’ll want to be prepared. Make sure you have everything mixed together and chopped prior to starting on the stove. This ensures you don’t overcook or burn anything.
- Fresh or frozen raw shrimp work best. You don’t want already cooked shrimp because it just makes it so that the shrimp will potentially be overcooked yielding a tough, rubbery shrimp.
- Cornstarch coated on the shrimp give it a crispy exterior that gives it a nice bit of texture with the sauce. You can use arrowroot powder, tapioca powder, or all-purpose flour if you don’t have cornstarch on hand.
- Serve this sticky shrimp stir fry with white rice, fried rice, or with chili garlic noodles to add some spice and protein to create a well-rounded dish.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Shrimp is not the best to store and reheat as it can get super tough and rubbery. I would recommend eating this the day of, right after cooking. However, if you do end up with leftovers, I suggest allowing the shrimp to cool then storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, reheat gently in a skillet on the stovetop until just warmed through.
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger finely minced
For the rest of the dish:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Green onions for topping
Instructions
- In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.
![honey garlic sauce being whisked in a white bowl next to fresh green onions]()
- Add shrimp to a large bowl. Add the cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well.
![jumbo raw shrimp tossed in cornstarch, salt, and black pepper]()
- In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add a little bit of cooking oil. Once the oil is heated, add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook until crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and place on a plate.
![shrimp being cooked in a skillet until browned and crispy]()
- Keeping the heat on, add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a low simmer to thicken.
![honey garlic sauce thickening in a white skillet]()
- Once thickened, add the shrimp back in. Toss to coat in sauce then remove from heat.
![shrimp added to the honey garlic sauce in the white skillet]()
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
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