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Published: December 27, 2017 Last Modified: March 25, 2019 By Sara 43 Comments

Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

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This honey garlic shrimp stir fry is shrimp and broccoli tossed in a super easy sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that everyone will love!

This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is perfect for those busy nights when you need a fresh dinner on the table in no time. This meal is done in just 20 minutes!

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This honey garlic shrimp stir fry is an easy recipe that's ready in 20 minutes.

The funny thing about blogging is you just never know when a recipe is going to take off. Some of my earlier hits were chicken and broccoli stir fry and lemon asparagus pasta. Then it was honey garlic chicken stir fry which has become the all time most popular recipe on my site! Now I’m back with another stir fry, this time we’re got an amazing honey garlic shrimp stir fry. It’s loaded with shrimp and veggies all coated in an easy 4 ingredient sauce!

Easy shrimp stir fry is ready in 20 minutes and the sauce has just 4 ingredients.

How to make honey garlic shrimp

The ingredients for this shrimp and broccoli stir fry are quite simple. You’ve got your shrimp, your broccoli, a little oil, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch for thickening. That’s really all there is to it! The shrimp and broccoli are cooked, then the sauce is poured over the top and simmered until it’s thick and shiny. Add a side of rice and dinner is served!

This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is coated in a sweet and savory sauce.

The beauty of this recipe is that it’s super easy to customize to your liking. Not a broccoli fan? Try carrots, asparagus, mushrooms, snow peas, or a combination of vegetables. You can also do different flavor variations on the sauce by adding ingredients like minced ginger, sesame oil or even a little orange juice.

I always get a lot of commentary every time I post a photo of shrimp with the tails still on. Here’s my take on the whole thing. Shrimp with the tails on are more attractive than shrimp with the tails off. That being said, it’s not always easy to eat shrimp with the tails on, especially in a stir fry. So it’s your choice as to whether the shrimp tails stay on or come off.

Honey Garlic Shrimp Serving Suggestions

I like to serve this dish over rice (brown or white). I’ve also served this shrimp over Asian style noodles like chow mein noodles or soba noodles with great success. This stir fry can also be served over quinoa or cauliflower rice. Basically you’re looking for some type of starch to absorb all that wonderful sauce!

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This honey garlic shrimp stir fry is an easy recipe that's ready in 20 minutes.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

This honey garlic shrimp stir fry is shrimp and broccoli tossed in a super easy sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that everyone will love!
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 242kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove the broccoli from the pan; place it on a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
  • Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the pan.
  • Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste and add them to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the broccoli back into the pan.
  • In a bowl whisk together the water, honey and soy sauce. 
  • In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds. 
  • Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
  • Serve immediately, with rice if desired.

Notes

  1. You can leave the shrimp tails on or off, your choice!
  2. Cut the broccoli florets into approximately 1 inch pieces so that they'll cook quickly.
  3. I mince the garlic as fine as possible using either a knife or a garlic press.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 357mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 57.5mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Chris says

      January 12, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      Just came across this recipe and made it tonight. I like shrimp spicy so i cut up a bit of scotch bonnet pepper and added a piece of ginger to it and it was delicious. Amazing recipe, thank you so much for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Michelle Laster says

      January 23, 2021 at 12:56 am

      Has anyone ever frozen this and how was it thawed?

      Reply
      • Georgy Pike says

        August 5, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious! And yes I did freeze the leftovers. Do not thaw out because it is shrimp. Cook in a microwave safe container cover it with a lid and cook tell heated through. It is fantastic!

        Reply
    3. Deb says

      December 15, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sara,
      I am a sauce and veggie girl. I made one and a half times the sauce recipe and threw in some additional frozen blanched asparagus that I need to use up. it was YUMMMO-licious!!!!! I thought it was great because it wasn’t “hurt your teeth” sweet.
      Your recipes are the best!
      Deb

      Reply
    4. Kimberly B says

      August 17, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and it was fantastic! My 10-year old nephew loved it too, this one is going into the recipe repertoire.

      Reply
    5. Angelina says

      July 10, 2020 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      It was ahhhhmazing I made this exact recipe for me & my bf & my grandparents & my 15 month old ate some of the stir fry rice I made and broccoli😭 We all loved it 😍 I definitely recommend the recipe to anyone and everyone!

      Reply
    6. Laa Gabrielle says

      May 13, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! This was sooo good!!! The sauce was so flavourful that I think I’ll double the ingredients so that there’s more to pour over the finished product. Other than that, I wouldn’t change a thing!! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious, and quick, meal!!💞

      Reply
    7. Mary says

      April 24, 2020 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
    8. Mitch says

      April 23, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Tasty and quick. Easy to modify.

      Reply
    9. Keith says

      April 4, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I picked up all the ingredients from my local grocery store today I am so ready to prepare this delicious meal for my family I know they will love it THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR RECIPE CHEER$!!!!!!!!!!!!?

      Reply
    10. Kim White says

      March 30, 2020 at 4:17 pm

      I made this tonight and my entire family loved it! I loved the fact it was so easy and it was very delicious. Thank you, will be using this recipe often.

      Reply
    11. Bruce says

      February 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      Added some cashews.Was great, will do again

      Reply
    12. Zipporah says

      November 15, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      Best shrimp and broccoli we’ve ever had the hole family loved it!

      Reply
    13. D.Haley says

      July 17, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. I added a pinch of pepper flakes and a smashed garlic clove to the oil, then removed the clove before the broccoli went in, also added a couple of drops of sesame oil to the honey/soy mixture . Easy to make and easy on the eye. Did make rice and Trader Joe’s Pot stickers. Definitely on my to do dinners.
      Oh also used my wok and peanut oil.

      Reply
    14. Annie Beemster says

      July 5, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      ca I USE CHICKEN STOCK INSTEAD OF WATER WITH CORNSTARCH?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 5, 2019 at 8:08 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    15. Sam says

      May 20, 2019 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      The sauce is really good! Iv’e made it now multiple times and even switched up the vegetables. It always comes out perfect.

      Reply
    16. Carole says

      April 6, 2019 at 2:35 pm

      Braggs aminos acid is a good low sodium substitute for soy sauce

      Reply
    17. Hilary H. says

      March 19, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      I doubled the sauce recipe and added some ginger while the shrimp cooked. Used steamed broccoli to shorten some cooking time. Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    18. T. L. says

      March 7, 2019 at 11:06 pm

      I’m on a low sodium diet What could I use beside soy sauce. Which I love

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 8, 2019 at 7:07 am

        I would recommend just using a low sodium soy sauce!

        Reply
    19. healthy shrimp recipes says

      November 24, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      Well, i know what I’ll be having for dinner tonight! Thank you for sharing this recipe

      Reply
      • Tonya B says

        May 21, 2020 at 5:32 pm

        Omg this was soo good!! I just made it for dinner for me and hubby. We both loved it. We had it with some mashed potatoes and a side of corn on the cob. I added minced ginger, carrots and red bell peppers. Can’t wait to serve this at a dinner party!! Amazing recipe!!

        Reply
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