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This image shows a beautifully plated dish of honey mustard garlic shrimp, served on a white plate and garnished with fresh chopped spring onions, showcasing the delicious, savory flavors of the shrimp.

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 257 kcal

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.
    This image shows Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic being combined in a bowl to create the sauce for the honey mustard garlic shrimp, highlighting the ingredients before they are blended together.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    This image shows olive oil heating in a skillet, preparing to cook the shrimp and create the base for the honey mustard garlic sauce.
  • Place the shrimp in the skillet and season with salt.
    This image shows fresh deveined shrimp being added to the heated skillet to begin cooking for the honey mustard garlic shrimp recipe.
  • Let the shrimp cook undisturbed on one side for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn the shrimp to the other side and reduce the heat slightly.
    This image shows shrimp being flipped in the skillet to ensure even cooking on both sides, preparing for the final sauce to be added.
  • Pour the prepared honey mustard garlic sauce over the shrimp.
    This image shows the honey mustard garlic sauce being poured over the cooked shrimp in the skillet, ready to infuse the shrimp with its rich flavor.
  • Add chopped green onion to the skillet.
    This image shows fresh chopped green onions being added to the shrimp in the skillet, enhancing the dish with an aromatic and colorful garnish.
  • Cook the shrimp for an additional minute in the sauce, stirring occasionally.
    This image shows shrimp being stirred in the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated with the honey mustard garlic sauce for a flavorful finish.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat once the shrimp are opaque and fully cooked.
    This image shows perfectly cooked shrimp coated with honey mustard garlic sauce in the skillet, ready to be served for a delicious meal.
  • Serve the shrimp as is or alongside steamed or blanched vegetables.
    This image shows honey mustard garlic shrimp served on a plate, garnished with chopped spring onions, ready to be enjoyed as a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture; frozen shrimp should be fully thawed before cooking.