Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side without moving them.
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp.
Serve immediately with your choice of side.