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Sticky honey sriracha glazed shrimp served in a skillet with a sweet and spicy garlic sauce, topped with green onions.

Honey Sriracha Glazed Shrimp

This Honey Sriracha Glazed Shrimp recipe is sweet, spicy, savory, and ready in under 20 minutes. The sticky garlic glaze makes this quick seafood dinner perfect for busy weeknights while still tasting like takeout from your favorite restaurant. Easy ingredients, bold flavor, and fast cooking make this one a guaranteed repeat meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Seafood
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onion

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Prep
  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels
  2. Mince garlic
  3. Slice green onions if using garnish
  4. Mix honey, sriracha, and soy sauce in a small bowl
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Remove shrimp from skillet.
  3. Lower heat slightly and add minced garlic. Cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in honey, sriracha, and soy sauce mixture. Stir well.
  5. Simmer sauce for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the glaze.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use raw shrimp for best texture.
  • Patting shrimp dry helps them sear instead of steam.
  • Add extra sriracha for more heat.
  • Great for meal prep and reheats well.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture.