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• Why You Need My Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Honey Garlic Shrimp
• My Recipe Tips
• Storage & Meal Prep
• Serving Ideas
• More Flavorful Shrimp Recipes
• Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe card
• Gratitude Moment
• Recipe Reviews

There are few flavors I love more than honey and garlic together. There’s something about that sweet and savory combo that makes almost any protein taste better. And one of the fastest ways to get that flavor is my honey garlic shrimp . Juicy shrimp get the sweet, sticky sauce treatment with hints of garlic and ginger that hit just right — all in just 20 minutes. Whip up this honey garlic shrimp recipe with me on any busy weeknight that you want something fast and flavorful!

Why You Need My Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

• Irresistible sweet, savory sauce – A.k.a. my favorite part! It also doubles as a (10-minute) marinade. And even though it’s only a few ingredients, the combo of coconut aminos honey, aromatics, and a kick of red pepper flakes gives this garlic honey shrimp the most amazing sticky, glossy glaze. If you like my honey garlic pork chops and honey garlic chicken , you’ll love this shrimp, too!
• Fast and easy to make – This is one of my quickest healthy dinner ideas . Even if your incredibly busy like me, I know you can make time for this 20-minute dish.
• Clean, simple ingredients – And as always, not too many of them. I swapped out the typical soy sauce and sugar for healthier coconut aminos and natural sugar-free honey .

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my honey garlic shrimp recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Shrimp – I used large shrimp (31/40), but any size will work. Peel and devein it if it isn’t already, but I do recommend leaving the tails on if you can. Shrimp turns out more flavorful when cooked with the tails. But, I’ll admit that makes it messier to eat, so feel free to remove them if you don’t want the fuss.
• Coconut Aminos – My favorite soy sauce replacement , because it’s gluten-free and naturally sweeter, which is perfect for this sauce. You can use low-sodium soy sauce, though.
• Honey – Obviously a key ingredient in honey garlic shrimp! I actually prefer to use Wholesome Yum Sugar Free Honey here, which gets you that natural honey flavor and sweetness without the sugar, but regular works fine.
• Olive Oil – For searing the shrimp. Avocado oil is great, too.
• Aromatics – Fresh minced garlic and fresh grated ginger add a wonderful zing to this dish. If you need a shortcut, though, you can swap in 1/2 tablespoon of jarred garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger .
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – A bit of heat balances the sweetness of the honey. Feel free to adjust the amount based on your spice preference, or omit them if you prefer a milder flavor. You can also use a drizzle of sriracha instead, for a flavor a bit similar to my honey sriracha chicken .
• Sea Salt
• Green Onions – These are optional, but I always garnish my honey garlic shrimp with them for a pop of color and a fresh, zesty finish. Fresh cilantro can be a nice alternative here.

How To Make Honey Garlic Shrimp

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Make the marinade and sauce. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Marinate the shrimp. Pour in half of the marinade and mix to coat. (Reserve the other half of the marinade for later as a sauce!) Let the shrimp marinate for a bit.

1. Cook the shrimp. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, and cook for about a minute.
2. Simmer it in sauce. Quickly flip and pour the reserved marinade into the pan right after. Simmer until the sauce thickens and the honey garlic shrimp is cooked through. Sprinkle with sliced green onions if you like!

My Recipe Tips

• Use raw shrimp, and thaw it first. Precooked shrimp will overcook when you try to cook it again, plus it won’t absorb the marinade flavors very well. And if you’ve got frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw and dry well before marinating.
• A quick 10-minute marinating time is all you need. But since the marinade doesn’t contain any acidic ingredients, you can marinate it for up to 2 hours if you like.
• Use a cast iron skillet if you can. I use and love this enameded cast iron pan . Another type will work, but I find that cast iron heats the best and thickens the sauce more quickly, so your shrimp won’t overcook.
• Work quickly to flip and add the reserved marinade to avoid overcooking. Shrimp cooks fast ! By the time you arrange all the pieces on the first side, it’s usually time to start flipping the first ones you put in.
• Too sweet for you? You can mellow out the sauce by serving with lime or lemon wedges to cut the sweetness.

Storage & Meal Prep

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
• Meal prep: You can make the marinade a few days ahead and store it in the fridge. Just marinate and cook the shrimp when you’re ready for a quick meal.
• Reheat: Shrimp overcooks easily when reheated, but I find that this honey garlic shrimp reheats pretty well compared to other shrimp recipes. Just toss it in a skillet over medium heat for a minute or two. Sometimes I stir fry vegetables first and then toss in the cooked shrimp in the last couple of minutes, kind of like a shrimp stir fry .
• Freeze: It won’t be as good as fresh, but you can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Serving Ideas

I love serving this as a quick bowl meal with broccoli (I used air fryer broccoli this time) over cooked frozen cauliflower rice , as shown above. The sauce will coat your base a little and taste so good!

You can also use fresh cauliflower rice , plain white or brown rice, my easy fried rice , or even serve over zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash .

For other quick veggies, try my smashed cucumber salad , Asian salad , or roasted bok choy .

More Flavorful Shrimp Recipes

Love saucy shrimp recipes? Check out my other easy ones:

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 lb Large shrimp (preferably with tails on; or other shrimp sizes work fine) ▢
• 1/3 cup Coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce) ▢
• 2 tbsp Honey (I use natural sugar-free honey ) ▢
• 1 tbsp Olive oil ▢
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
• 1/2 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated) ▢
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes ▢
• 1/4 cup Green onions (optional, for garnish; sliced) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, and mix to coat. (Reserve the other half of the marinade for later.) Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes .
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, discarding any extra marinade from the shrimp bowl. Cook for about 1 minute .
5. Working quickly, flip the shrimp over and immediately pour the reserved marinade from step 3 over the shrimp. Simmer for 2-3 minutes , until the sauce thickens, and the shrimp is cooked through. Stir to coat the shrimp in sauce more.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions if you like.

LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 6-10 shrimp, or 1/4 of the entire recipe

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to ensure your honey garlic shrimp turns out, juicy, not rubbery, and how to cut the sweetness if you find it too sweet.
• Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Warm the shrimp in a skillet for a couple of minutes.
• Freeze: Not as good as fresh, but it will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition info does not include the optional green onions, and uses my Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Honey .

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Honey Garlic Shrimp

Gratitude Moment

I enjoyed so many bowls with this honey garlic shrimp this past summer! One of the reasons I love this dish is it’s very versatile for anytime of year. It felt like an easy, no-fuss meal in the summer, and now in the fall it’s a lifesaver for rushed evenings between activities.

As always, feeling grateful for quick meals — and sometimes it’s nice not to have to plan ahead. I can throw this recipe together quickly without any advance prep. 🙌

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

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Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
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6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
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8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp

Whip up my easy honey garlic shrimp recipe super fast! Juicy shrimp get coated in a sweet & savory sauce with hints of garlic and ginger.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/honey-garlic-shrimp/

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp (preferably with tails on; or other shrimp sizes work fine)
• 1/3 cup Coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
• 2 tbsp Honey (I use natural sugar-free honey )
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup Green onions (optional, for garnish; sliced)

Instructions

1. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos or soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and red pepper flakes.
3. Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp, and mix to coat. (Reserve the other half of the marinade for later.) Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes .
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, discarding any extra marinade from the shrimp bowl. Cook for about 1 minute .
5. Working quickly, flip the shrimp over and immediately pour the reserved marinade from step 3 over the shrimp. Simmer for 2-3 minutes , until the sauce thickens, and the shrimp is cooked through. Stir to coat the shrimp in sauce more.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions if you like.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 6-10 shrimp, or 1/4 of the entire recipe

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to ensure your honey garlic shrimp turns out, juicy, not rubbery, and how to cut the sweetness if you find it too sweet.
• Store: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheat: Warm the shrimp in a skillet for a couple of minutes.
• Freeze: Not as good as fresh, but it will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition info does not include the optional green onions, and uses my Wholesome Yum Zero Sugar Honey .

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)