Description
A quick and flavorful 10-minute honey garlic shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 450 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger paste or grated ginger
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Velvet the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce and cornstarch, then add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
- Sauté garlic and ginger: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger paste, cooking for no longer than 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side depending on their size, until pink and opaque.
- Add honey and chili flakes: Pour in the honey and sprinkle the chili flakes if using. Toss the shrimp to coat evenly in the sauce and immediately remove the pan from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the shrimp for garnish. Serve hot over steamed rice or as a flavorful starter.
Notes
- The velveting technique helps keep the shrimp tender and juicy during cooking.
- You can substitute light soy sauce with tamari for a gluten free option.
- For less sweetness, reduce the honey to 3 tablespoons.
- Chili flakes are optional but add a nice mild heat.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1138 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg
