Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp dances with sweet and savory notes, promising a quick culinary escape to coastal comfort. Delicate seafood meets bold Asian-inspired flavors, inviting you to savor each perfectly glazed bite in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce (non-alcoholic options like tamarind-based soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) ginger paste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by coating them in a mixture of soy sauce and cornstarch, ensuring an even, protective layer that enhances moisture and texture. Allow shrimp to marinate briefly while assembling remaining ingredients.
- Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then introduce minced garlic and ginger. Gently sauté for approximately 30 seconds until aromatic, being cautious not to burn the delicate ingredients.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer within the pan, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side. Watch for color transformation to pink and opaque, indicating proper cooking without risking tough, rubbery texture.
- Drizzle honey across the shrimp and scatter chili flakes for optional heat. Thoroughly toss to create a glossy, caramelized coating that envelops each piece.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped green onions, adding a vibrant, crisp element. Serve immediately over your preferred base such as rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp briefly to enhance tenderness and infuse more flavor, allowing the cornstarch and soy sauce mixture to penetrate the protein for a silky texture.
- Control heat carefully to prevent garlic and ginger from burning, which can create bitter undertones and ruin the delicate flavor profile of the dish.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best taste and texture, ensuring they are uniformly sized for even cooking and perfect caramelization.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili flakes, making the recipe adaptable for different heat preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg