Name: Honey Garlic Shrimp from the Pot
Yield: 2

This straightforward Honey Garlic Shrimp with broccoli is ready in 30 minutes or less and packed with sweet, garlicky flavor and a little kick of heat.

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Dinner In 30 Mins Or Less!

Shrimp is my go to on nights when I need dinner fast. It cooks in minutes, takes on big flavor, and always makes it look like I tried way harder than I did. This Honey Garlic Shrimp started on one of those busy nights when I needed something quick but still crave worthy.

I whisked together a simple five ingredient sauce, grabbed the veggies I had on hand, and even steamed the broccoli in the microwave to save time. The shrimp cooked in no time and suddenly dinner was ready to pile into bowls.

It’s sweet, savory, garlicky, and so fast. You’ll be sitting down with a bowl of Honey Garlic Shrimp and broccoli before you even realize it.

All the ingredients in this recipe prepped out for straightforward assembly including the onion, oil, broccoli, shrimp, green onion, sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Honey Garlic Shrimp Ingredients

Beyond the shrimp, broccoli, onions, garlic, and ginger, I use a quick stir-fry sauce made with just five ingredients. I’ll break them down below.

Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce.
Soy sauce: Regular soy sauce adds the right amount of salt. Lite soy sauce doesn’t bring enough flavor.
Sesame oil: Adds rich, authentic flavor. Toasted sesame oil is even better. Look near Asian ingredients in the store.
Honey: A natural sweetener for the sauce. You can swap it for light brown sugar if you prefer.
Sriracha: Adds heat and flavor. Adjust to taste, but the sauce will be milder without it.

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“This is better than Chinese takeout! I bought toasted sesame oil just for this recipe and it was absolutely worth it for the authentic flavor. Thanks for another simple and satisfying recipe, the cook!”
– Briana

The sauce ingredients for this honey garlic shrimp laid out to whisk together quickly.

How To Cook Honey Garlic Shrimp

Cooking shrimp can feel tricky at first, but these tips make it straightforward. Start with what to buy:

Choose the right shrimp: Fresh is great, but frozen works too. Thaw fully under cold water to keep the texture right.
Buy shelled, peeled, and deveined shrimp to save time.
Pick the right size: Large or extra-large work best. Look for counts per pound like 26/30 (26 to 30 shrimp per pound) or U15 (under 15 per pound).
Cook hot and fast: Shrimp cooks quickly, so use a hot burner.
Pat dry: Dry shrimp sears better in the pan.
Use tongs: Place, flip, and remove with tongs for better texture.

Variations

Want to make it shrimp and sausage? Slice fully cooked sausage into coins and sear them in the skillet first until browned. Remove, cook the shrimp, then toss everything together at the end.

Sauce being whisked together and mixed into the skillet with the cooking shrimp.

What To Serve With Honey Garlic Shrimp

It is satisfying to the onion and broccoli with the shrimp in this recipe, but really any veggies you have lingering in your fridge will work great.

I like this quick stir fry best over white riceor quinoa (use microwave quinoa or rice packets for ease). Or go the extra mile and serve it over fried rice or quinoa fried rice — delish!

Served atop a bed of cooked grains, this meal is quite well-rounded. If you’re looking for even more sides, here are some great pairing options: