If there is one ingredient that I cook the best, it’s probably shrimp. The reason is simple: I love shrimp and I can eat shrimp every day, so naturally, I tend to cook shrimp very well.
This honey garlic shrimp is a perfect example. As simple as it sounds, this is probably one of the most delicious recipes I have made recently.
This honey garlic shrimp recipe is inspired by The Cooking Jar but I created my own recipe. If you have good quality shrimp, you don’t need a lot of ingredients.
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 stick to the bottom of the skillet.
Scrap every brown bit left on the skillet as they are the best part. After I was done eating, I only wished that I had made more. Enjoy!
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Honey Garlic Shrimp – easy skillet shrimp with honey garlic sauce with only 4 ingredients. The BEST honey garlic shrimp recipe ever!
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
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Mix the honey, lemon juie, salt and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine well.
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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.
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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. :)