Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
A fast and flavorful 15-minute meal featuring sweet and savory glazed shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Jasmine rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw in cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and wait until it shimmers.
- Add shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid crowding). Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Pour the prepared sauce into the same pan. Simmer for 30 seconds until slightly thickened.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 30 seconds to heat through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately over hot rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to achieve a proper sear rather than steaming. Do not overcrowd the pan. Honey burns easily, so monitor heat carefully once the sauce is added. For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shrimp with sa
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
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