Honey Mustard Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This quick and flavorful dish combines tender shrimp with a sweet and tangy honey mustard garlic sauce. The shrimp are perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy, while the honey mustard sauce adds a delightful balance of sweetness, tanginess, and savory garlic notes. Perfect for a simple dinner or an elegant appetizer, it pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables or a crisp salad.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Serving platter
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Small mixing bowl
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Honey Mustard Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup honey
- 5 garlic cloves minced
Shrimp
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 lb shrimp without shells or tails, deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tbsp salt
Instructions
- Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well blended.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the shrimp in the skillet and season with salt.
- Let the shrimp cook undisturbed on one side for about 30 seconds.
- Turn the shrimp to the other side and reduce the heat slightly.
- Pour the prepared honey mustard garlic sauce over the shrimp.
- Add chopped green onion to the skillet.
- Cook the shrimp for an additional minute in the sauce, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the skillet from the heat once the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
- Serve the shrimp as is or alongside steamed or blanched vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture; frozen shrimp should be fully thawed before cooking.