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A serving of honey garlic shrimp with a glossy sauce and fresh parsley.

Quick way to grow honey garlic shrimp 5 ways

This recipe provides five quick and delicious ways to prepare honey garlic shrimp, perfect for a fast and flavorful meal. It's versatile and can be adapted to your preferred cooking method.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Honey Garlic Shrimp Base
  • 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
Variation 1: Pan-Seared
  • 1 tbsp Butter
Variation 2: Baked
  • 1 Lemon Slices
Variation 3: Grilled Skewers
  • Wooden Skewers soaked in water
Variation 4: Stir-Fry
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets
  • 0.5 Bell Pepper sliced
Variation 5: Air Fryer
  • light spray Cooking Spray

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Wooden skewers
  • Grill
  • Wok
  • Air fryer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the honey garlic sauce. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Variation 1: Pan-Seared Honey Garlic Shrimp
  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Variation 2: Baked Honey Garlic Shrimp
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet, optionally adding lemon slices. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and turn pink.
Variation 3: Grilled Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers
  1. Thread the marinated shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers. Grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing with any remaining marinade, until the shrimp are cooked and slightly charred.
Variation 4: Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
  1. Heat a large wok or skillet with a little more olive oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and sliced bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for another 3-5 minutes, tossing until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Variation 5: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Shrimp
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, then arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the shrimp are cooked and lightly crisped.

Notes

For best results, do not overcook the shrimp as it can become tough. Serve with rice or noodles and your favorite steamed vegetables. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice. All cooking times are approximate and may vary based on equipment and shrimp size.