Sweet, Spicy, and Quick to Make
This Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp is an easy 25-minute meal that packs a punch of flavor. Juicy shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and sriracha. Serve it with rice or noodles for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic, and ginger.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir it in.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
Pro Cooking Tips
- Adjust the sriracha amount to control the spice level.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp works too!
- Serve with steamed broccoli or stir-fried veggies for a balanced meal.