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This is truly one of my favorite Summer meals! Incredibly easy to make and it tastes amazing! Your entire family will love this dish and it’s so fun to make!
This Garlic Honey Shrimp Skillet Recipe Is…
- 45 Minute Dinner Idea
- Delicious Seafood Recipe
- Easy to Make
- Budget Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Prep-Ahead Option
Ingredients Needed:
Shrimp – Large Shrimp that has been Peeled and Deveined
Seasonings – Salt, Black Pepper
Pantry – Honey, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil
Produce – Minced Garlic, Green Onions
Dairy – Butter
Rice – I love serving this Dish with Rice, but feel free to serve alone!
How to Make
Below is a visual walk-through for readers. The Full Recipe can be found on the recipe card located at the bottom of this post.
Start by whisking the Honey, Soy Sauce, Minced Garlic, and Sesame Oil together in a small bowl.
Then, add half of the marinade into a Ziploc bag or a glass bowl along with the Shrimp. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Next, add your Butter and and Shrimp to the skillet. Toss out the Marinade that was mixed in with the Shrimp.
After, season your Shrimp with Salt and Pepper and cook on Medium-High heat for around 3 minutes on each side.
Then, add the other half of your Marinade to your Shrimp. Simmer until the Sauce thickens.
Finally, garnish with Green Onion and serve! Enjoy!
Prep-Ahead Instructions:
Whisk Honey, Soy Sauce, Minced Garlic and Sesame Oil together in a small bowl. Add HALF the Marinade to a Ziploc Bag or glass dish along with all the Shrimp. Seal tightly and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Store the remaining half of the Marinade in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet recipe cooks in just 10 minutes and is a satisfying dinner any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Black Pepper
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 1 Bunch Green Onions (optional for garnish)
- 2 Cups Rice, Cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Add HALF the marinade to a Ziploc bag or glass dish along with all the shrimp. Marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- While your shrimp is marinating, cook your rice according to package directions.
- Add butter and shrimp to the skillet. Toss out the marinade that was mixed with the shrimp.
- Season your shrimp with salt and pepper and cook on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Add the other 1/2 of the marinade you originally kept and pour over the shrimp. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice while warm and garnish with Fresh Green Onion, if desired.
Notes
Prep Ahead Instructions -
Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Add HALF the marinade to a Ziploc bag or glass dish along with all the shrimp. Seal tightly and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Store the remaining half of the marinade in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
Cooking Instructions -
Start by cooking your rice according to package directions. Add butter and shrimp to the skillet. Toss the marinade that was mixed with the shrimp. Season your shrimp with salt and pepper and cook on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Add the other 1/2 of the marinade you kept and pour over the shrimp. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Serve while warm over cooked rice, garnish with Fresh Green Onion, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 523Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 339mgSodium: 3051mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 1gSugar: 47gProtein: 38g