Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp

When you need a quick snack or the perfect starter to impress your guests, this Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a lifesaver. Juicy prawns are coated in a deliciously sticky honey and garlic sauce that's sweet, savoury and packed with flavour.

Ready in under 20 minutes, it's the perfect quick meal for busy evenings and tastes just as good as your favourite takeaway.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 450g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)

• ¼ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

• Cooked rice

• Spring onions, finely sliced

• Sesame seeds

Tools You’ll Need

• Chopping board

• Sharp knife

• Small mixing bowl

• Measuring spoons

• Large frying pan or skillet

• Wooden spoon or spatula

• Small whisk or fork

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar and chilli flakes until combined.

   
   

2. Pat the prawns dry with kitchen paper.

   
   

3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.

   
   

4. Add the prawns and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they begin to turn pink.

   
   

5. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the pan and stir to coat the prawns evenly.

   
   

6. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy.

   
   

7. Remove from the heat immediately to prevent the prawns from overcooking.

   
   

8. Serve over fluffy rice and garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Tips for Perfect Honey Garlic Shrimp

• Don’t overcook shrimp; they turn rubbery quickly. Remove from heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque.

• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your preference.

• For a little heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of chili sauce to the sauce mix.

• Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.