Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better and prevents a watery sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. In a separate very small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Garlic Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better and prevents a watery sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. In a separate very small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
⏱️ 2 min