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Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Published: Jan 11, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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This homemade honey garlic shrimp stir fry is everything you could want in a dish! When you sink your teeth into this easy garlic shrimp recipe, you will be flooded with delicious flavors. Plus, this honey glazed shrimp recipe is naturally gluten free and paleo! So much to love!

My honey garlic prawns are combined with delicious veggies like fresh cherry tomatoes, red onions, mango, and avocados with a honey sauce. Seriously, it is so amazing that it’s going to become a household favorite!

a pan filled with honey garlic shrimp, asparagus, and mango salsa
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You know how hard it can be to find meals that your family will eat without complaint. Well, let me just say that you won’t have this problem with easy garlic shrimp. Kids and adults go crazy for the flavors in this shrimp dish, and you don’t have to worry because it is made with healthy ingredients.

Even my picky one loves this recipe (though she picks the onions out of the salsa.) I hope you get a chance to give this easy gluten free honey garlic shrimp recipe a try!

If you like easy dinner recipes, check out all of my family-friendly gluten free dinner recipes, or this easy Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipe.

You can't go wrong so enjoy when it comes to this honey garlic skillet shrimp recipe.

Why this recipe is great:

This recipe is great because kids love it. It is ready in just minutes, and makes a healthy dinner. The honey garlic marinade is full of flavor that even makes the veggies taste great!

If you love shrimp, you will also want to try this blackened shrimp fajitas recipe too!

What you need to make this recipe:

honey garlic shrimp ingredients
  • Shrimp - you want to get raw peeled and deveined shrimp. If you can only find shrimp with the peels and vein, you will need to peel and devein them to make this recipe.
  • Coconut aminos - these are very similar to soy sauce. You can also use low-sodium gluten free soy sauce.

Recipe step by step directions:

a bowl of the shrimp marinade

Step 1: Mix up the honey garlic marinade. Add all of the marinade ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. Let this marinade sit while you prep the rest of the ingredients.

raw shrimp in a bowl with marinade

Step 2: Add the raw shrimp and marinade in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and put into the refrigerator. Allow it to marinate for 30 minutes.

cutting mango on a wooden cutting board

Step 3: While the shrimp is marinating, let's make the salsa. Add the diced mango, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into a dish and mix well. Serve with any vegetables you like. This salsa would also taste great on this Pulled Pork Tacos recipe.

cooked honey shrimp in a pan

Step 4: Cook the honey shrimp stir fry in a cast-iron skillet for 5-7 minutes until cooked.

cooked shrimp and asparagus in the pan

Step 5: Add cooked vegetables like asparagus and serve with the mango salsa.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, you can use frozen shrimp. If you don’t have fresh or access to fresh shrimp don’t you worry! Just defrost the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight.

If you are in a hurry, you can also fill a bowl will cold water and place the shrimp inside. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and check them to see if they are thawed.

Can I make this spicy?

Yes, you can make honey garlic shrimp spicy! (You know I love spicy!!) The marriage of sweetness and spice is out of this world! Follow the instructions as directed, but add in a few red pepper flakes and some sriracha when you are cooking. Make sure to only add a little bit and increase it if you want it to be spicier. You can’t fix it if you make too hot, so less is more.

How long will it keep?

Store leftover honey garlic shrimp in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you notice any overly fishy odors, visible mold, or any kind of odd texture, then it has started to go bad and should be discarded right away.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Additionally, you can freeze the shrimp for 3-6 months in a freezer-safe container. If it has been cooked the texture may be a little tougher after you thaw it out than eating it freshly cooked.

Side dish ideas:

Now that you have decided to make this gluten free honey garlic shrimp recipe, you might not be sure what to make with it. Here are some simple and tasty ideas to get you started:

  • Rice - This dish tastes phenomenal over a big bed of fluffy rice!
  • Asian Noodles - Garlic shrimp paired with Asian noodles is a match made in food heaven.
  • Broccoli - Serve with a large helping of steamed broccoli. Yum!
  • Salad - You can never go wrong with serving a salad.

Reader adaptations:

Leigh G's finished version

I changed it up and only used the marinade with the shrimp, I then added roasted broccoli to it. It was fantastic!"

Leigh G.

Take a look at my Safe Gluten Free Dining Tips to learn what questions to ask the restaurant you are going to. It can be scary to dine out, but if you know the right questions to ask, then you are taking the first step to have a great experience.

More gluten free dinner ideas:

  • Mardi Gras Jambalaya Stuffed Baked Potatoes
  • Dijon Mustard Pork Tenderloin With Baked Potato
  • Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Grilled Pork Ribs

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Quick and Easy Honey Garlic Shrimp

Sandi Gaertner
A delicious easy honey garlic shrimp recipe that is naturally gluten free. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Additional Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Meal Recipes
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6
Calories 239 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the honey garlic shrimp marinade

  • 1 pound shrimp⠀⠀⠀⠀ * see note
  • ⅓ cup honey⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos * see note
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil⠀

For the honey garlic shrimp bowls

  • 1 avocado chopped
  • ½ cup red onion
  • ½ mango chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the marinade together, pour over shrimp so that they are immersed in the liquid, put in the fridge for 30 minutes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Drain and reserve the marinade from the shrimp.
  • Remove shrimp from the marinade and cook for a few minutes each side in a greased skillet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Cook the marinade only for 5-7 minutes in a skillet, then add the cooked shrimp and stir well to coat them.

Make honey garlic shrimp bowls:

  • Prepare and cook the shrimp as detailed above.
  • make the simple salsa with the red onion, mango, and cherry tomatoes
  • serve shrimp with the salsa and any other vegetables you like to make a bowl.

Notes

  1. I love to use coconut aminos in this recipe, but you can substitute low-sodium gluten free soy sauce or tamari in this recipe.
  2. Try to use peeled and deveined raw shrimp to help save prep time.
  3. These honey garlic shrimp will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 17gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 357IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Lesli Levan

    March 16, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this last night and absolutely loved it. I will definitely be making this again because it's so delicious.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 17, 2021 at 7:57 am

      I am so glad you loved it Lesli. Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Diane

    November 07, 2019 at 9:39 am

    I conNot find the instructions fOr the marinade

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 07, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Hi Diane, It was a little confusing the way the recipe card showed it. I changed the data a little so the components are more clearly labeled

      Reply
  3. Laura

    May 08, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    I love all things shrimp! Can't wait to try this recipe!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      May 08, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      I hope you like it as much as we do 🙂

      Reply
  4. Beth

    May 06, 2019 at 9:15 am

    Love all the detailed instructions and tips for preparing this succulent dish.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      May 06, 2019 at 9:45 am

      I am so glad it is helpful Beth 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jenni

    April 19, 2019 at 9:19 am

    This looks and sounds so flavorful and delicious! That marinade...!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      April 19, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Thank you so much Jenni!!

      Reply

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