I’ve found that the simplest recipes are often the most satisfying. 15 minute honey garlic teriyaki shrimp.
There’s just something special about taking a few carefully curated ingredients and turning them into a totally amazing dish. No clunky bells and whistles, no fancy presentation, just everyday meals for your everyday life.
And that’s why I’m completely obsessed with this 15 minute honey garlic teriyaki shrimp. Not only are they painfully easy to prepare, but all you need are six-ingredients to make!
Pretty fab, right?
Here’s the most important thing about this dish: I made it as lazily as possible. I used pre-cooked shrimp AND store-bought soy-teriyaki sauce, so consider this short-cut heaven. Now obviously I think it’s great to make everything from scratch and source your ingredients as carefully as possible. But when you’ve worked, worked out, and done a million things in between, sometimes it’s nice to get to the point. And that’s exactly what this recipe does, but with minimal processed guilt.
What I love about this recipe is that you can develop such complex, gratifying flavors with so little to work. Honey-garlic pairings are common in Asian cuisine, and for good reason — the duo is crazy delicious. But the added kick of soy-teriyaki sauce brings a crucial tang + acidity that’s downright outstanding. This is the type of dish that tastes like you SLAVED over it. When in reality, you were probably zoning out to Bravo the entire time it cooked.
And I suppose I should use the word “cook” lightly, because this is more like heating than anything else. There is some sautéing of onions, yes, but the pre-cooked shrimp puts this firmly into heating territory. 15 minute honey garlic teriyaki shrimp.
Through tons of trial and error I’ve learned that the difference between pre-cooked vs. fresh shrimp isn’t much in terms of building flavor, they both take on marinades and sauces about the same. It really comes down to a matter of minutes, and price — If you’re willing to spend 5 more dollars to save 5 – 10 minutes, then pre-cooked shrimp is for you. Otherwise, buy the fresh stuff and follow the recipe as directed, just add a bit more time to cook the shrimp through.
And to serve? I like this best over some rice or quinoa to soak up the amazing juices, but a whole bunch of veggies would work great with this, too. x
Dinner for Two: Honey Garlic Teriyaki Shrimp (15 Minutes!)
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp Soy Teriyaki Sauce (I used Soy Vay)
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tbsps Crushed or Minced Garlic
- 1/2 lb – 2/3 lb Pre-Cooked Shrimp (approx. 13 – 18 pieces, choose however much suits you!)
- 2 tsps Sesame Oil
- 3/4 cup Diced Yellow Onion
- Scallions & Sesame Seeds to garnish
Directions:
- In small bowl combine soy teriyaki, honey, and crushed garlic, whisking well. Pour over shrimp and marinate until needed.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet saute onions in sesame oil over medium-high heat until soft and translucent. Next, lower heat to medium before adding in shrimp. Toss until heated (~4 minutes), then immediately plate and serve, garnishing with scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
easy peasy.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in October 2013 and has been updated with new photos and a slightly modified recipe.
15 minute honey garlic teriyaki shrimp. 15 minute honey garlic teriyaki shrimp.