Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp is a quick, high-protein weeknight staple that delivers restaurant-worthy flavor in minutes. Juicy shrimp are pan-seared, then coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce with gluten-free soy, lemon and a hint of paprika. This gluten-free, weeknight-friendly dish comes together in about 25 minutes and pairs beautifully with rice or crisp vegetables for a satisfying, protein-packed meal. It’s simple enough for beginners yet polished enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with black pepper and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
- Add cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes more, then remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Can substitute tamari for gluten-free soy sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for extra color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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