Description
Quick and irresistible Honey Garlic Shrimp delivers restaurant-quality flavor in mere minutes. Succulent shrimp glazed with sweet-savory sauce promises a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lbs (450 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (non-alcoholic alternative, e.g., naturally brewed or tamarind-based)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or grated ginger
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by whisking cornstarch and soy sauce together, then gently coating each shrimp to seal in moisture. Allow marination for 3-4 minutes while organizing remaining ingredients.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, drizzle with vegetable oil, and quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger for approximately 20-30 seconds until fragrant but not darkened.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer across the pan, cooking for roughly 1-2 minutes per side until they transform into a vibrant pink color and appear translucent throughout.
- Drizzle honey into the skillet and sprinkle optional chilli flakes, rapidly tossing shrimp to create an even, glossy coating. Continue stirring for 30-45 seconds to integrate flavors thoroughly.
- Immediately remove from heat, garnish with freshly sliced green onions to introduce a crisp, zesty element that complements the rich, sweet-savory shrimp.
Notes
- Velveting technique ensures shrimp remain incredibly juicy and tender, preventing rubbery texture during high-heat cooking.
- Quick cooking time means precision matters, so have all ingredients measured and prepped before starting to avoid burning garlic or overcooking shrimp.
- Cornstarch coating not only protects shrimp from drying out but also creates a subtle silky texture that elevates the entire dish.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan version, and use tofu or tempeh as protein alternative to make recipe completely plant-based.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg