Easy Honey Mustard Garlic Shrimp

All you need to make this easy shrimp recipe are the following 10 simple ingredients:

• shrimp (fresh or frozen)
• olive oil
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• honey
• white wine vinegar
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• pepper

Full measurements + detailed recipe instructions are located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!

Making honey mustard sauce at home is super easy! All you need to do is whisk together some dijon mustard, honey, white wine vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt in a small bowl.

Set the sauce aside until the shrimp is cooked.

To start, you’ll want to make sure your shrimp are thawed, deveined, and tails removed. I simply thaw shrimp by running cold water over them in a colander.

Pat the shrimp dry and then place in a bowl. Toss them in a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Then, heat up a pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot (a splash of water should sizzle on it), place the shrimp on the pan. They should be in a single layer with a bit of space between each piece.

Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside in a bowl. They’ll be opaque, pink, and slightly browned when done.

Next, add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 min. Add the cooked shrimp back into the pan and toss with the honey mustard sauce. Remove from heat and serve!

Leftovers of this recipe can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To reheat – simply pop the leftovers in the microwave or warm them up in a pan on the stovetop.

As a dietitian, I always recommend balancing your meal with a source of protein, complex carbs, healthy fats, and fibre-rich veggies.

Since shrimp is a protein (and cooked in olive oil, a healthy fat), I would pair this shrimp with a source of complex carbs like:

• quinoa
• farro
• brown rice
• pasta
• mashed potatoes
• crispy roasted potatoes

For a side of veggies, why not try one of the easy recipes below:

• roasted broccoli salad with farro
• grilled kale salad with avocado, lemon & parmesan
• roasted broccolini & kale with honey
• juicy oven-roasted radishes
• grilled zucchini with goat cheese, basil & honey
• roasted asparagus with pecan parmesan
• easy roasted zucchini with parmesan & basil

Shrimp is not only delicious and easy to cook with, it’s also packed with nutrition benefits, such as:

• an excellent source of high-quality, complete protein – a standard 3-ounce or 85-gram serving provides 18 grams
• a good source of micronutrients like selenium, B12, phosphorus, niacin, zinc, magnesium, and iron
• a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support the health of your heart and brain