Honey Garlic Glazed Shrimp Skillet (Printable Version)
Sweet and savory glazed shrimp cooked in a single skillet for an easy weeknight dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
→ Glaze
05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
09 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
→ For Cooking & Garnish
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 2 green onions, sliced
12 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
13 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt and pepper. Coat with cornstarch for extra crispiness if desired.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Pour the honey garlic mixture into the skillet and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbling.
05 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat in the glaze. Cook for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one skillet in under 20 minutes, which is basically magic on busy weeknights
- That honey garlic glaze hits every single flavor button and coats the shrimp like a glossy dream
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp is a tragedy, so remove them from heat the second they turn pink
- The glaze thickens fast once it hits the hot pan, so do not walk away or you will end up with candy
03 -
- Room temperature shrimp cook more evenly than cold ones from the fridge
- Mince the garlic finely so it disperses throughout the glaze instead of staying in chunks