Delicious Honey Garlic Shrimp
This honey garlic shrimp is perfect for any meal. As simple as it sounds, this is probably one of the most delicious recipes I have made recently.
I love shrimp, and I can eat shrimp every day.
I used 4 ingredients for the glaze: honey, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper. Prep and cooking takes only 15 minutes in total.
You want to use a lot of garlic so every bite is bursting with the garlicky flavors. Cook it on a cast-iron skillet so all the garlicky and honey goodness sticks to the bottom of the skillet.
Scrap every brown bit left on the skillet as that is the best part.
Ingredients for Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
- Shrimp
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Honey
- Butter
- Parsley
- Cayenne pepper
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can you keep cooked shrimp in the fridge before it goes bad?
Shrimp lasts in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
How do you not overcook shrimp?
To not overcook shrimp, remove them from the heat right when the meat is the same color pink all around (no brown/grey). Perfectly cooked shrimp will be in a loose C shape while tight C shapes usually indicate overcooked shrimp.
How many calories?
This recipe has 327 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?
This dish is best served with rice or pasta. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz shrimp, shelled and deveined, tail on
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Mix the honey, lemon juie, salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine well.
- Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred) and add the olive oil. Saute the garlic, then add the shrimp. Use a spatula to toss the shrimp on the skillet, then add in the honey mixture. Continue to cook the shrimp until they are nicely caramelized. Add in the butter, stir to blend well with the shrimp. Add the chopped parsley, turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
2 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 375Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 444mgSodium 1665mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 35g
tina
I don’t have a cast iron skillet. Can I use my teflon skillet?
Thanks
Rasa Malaysia
Yes.
Lori
Wow, this recipe is amazing! Simple and quick yet delicious. It might be the best shrimp I’ve ever made.
Tessa @ Blooming Bites
This looks so yummy, I must try it! Thanks for sharing, and love your blog!
Patricia Davis
Canyou make it ahead of time ?
Rasa Malaysia
Yes sure.
Manda
Just tried this recipe with some frozen shrimp I had and served it with some rice and simple soy sauce nappa cabbage. SO DELICIOUS!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Manda, thanks for trying my Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe! :)
Manda
I just tried this recipe yesterday and it was DELICIOUS! Thank you <3
Caitlin
Does using frozen shrimp affect the recipe?
Rasa Malaysia
No, it’s fine.
Richard Melegepa
I love the creativity of flavors.
Your results really make us taste with the eyes.
Happy cooking.
Nakita
Hi, what do you usually cook with this shrimp recipe to make it meal? I’m interested in this recipe for a meal prep client. Thanks!
Rasa Malaysia
You can serve it with a simple garlic and olive spaghetti. https://rasamalaysia.com/easy-spaghetti/
Kristen
Very similar to your Honey Garlic Salmon, which I LOVE!!! Can’t wait to try this! :)
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, similar but different, and better with shrimp. :)