This recipe for honey garlic shrimp comes together in under 30 minutes and can be on the table faster than delivery! Tender, sweet shrimp are coated in a tangy, garlicky sauce that's sweetened with honey. Serve the honey garlic shrimp with rice to soak up all of the deliciousness.
We recommend using peeled shrimp to make honey garlic shrimp, so that the finished dish is easier to enjoy with chopsticks or a fork. Sidestriped shrimp, a small variety of Alaskan shrimp, is especially sweet and bite-sized, making it a great option for this dish. A larger variety of shrimp like wild-caught spot prawns can also be substituted in this recipe for honey garlic shrimp — simply add an extra minute or two of cook time as needed for the spot prawns to just cook through.
If the honey garlic sauce thickens too much by the time your shrimp are perfectly cooked through, just 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
What to Serve With Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey garlic shrimp is a dish that can be paired with just about any vegetable or starch to build a complete meal:
- Steamed white rice, or brown rice to enjoy the extra fiber content
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Asian-style noodles, stir-fried or simply boiled, to toss in any extra honey garlic sauce
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Roasted or sauteed broccoli, for a takeout feel
- A raw carrot slaw, for fresh texture