Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off) 🍤
3 tbsp unsalted butter 🧈
4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/3 cup honey 🍯
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice or rice vinegar 🍋
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish 🌿
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat 🌶️
Instructions
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, just until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, until slightly thickened and glossy.
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook another minute or two until heated through.
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
What to Serve with Honey Garlic Shrimp 🍽️
This dish is incredibly versatile! Pair it with:
Steamed white or jasmine rice 🍚
Garlic butter noodles
Stir-fried or roasted veggies 🥦
Mashed potatoes
Fresh salad greens 🥗
Crusty bread to soak up the sauce