Description
A quick and flavorful 10-minute honey garlic shrimp recipe featuring a delicious blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and honey, perfect for a fast dinner or appetizer served over rice or on its own.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 450 g shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Cooking Ingredients
- 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
- Prepare the shrimp marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the light soy sauce and cornstarch, then add the peeled and deveined shrimp. Toss to coat evenly and set aside. This velveting technique helps protect the shrimp from drying out during cooking.
- Cook garlic and ginger: Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger paste, cooking quickly for no longer than 30 seconds to prevent burning and release their aromatic flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on the size of the shrimp, until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Add honey and chili flakes: Pour in the honey and optionally chili flakes, tossing the shrimp in the sauce to coat thoroughly. Remove from heat immediately to avoid overcooking.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the shrimp. Serve hot over rice or as a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- This recipe takes less than 10 minutes, making it perfect for a quick meal.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the amount of honey slightly.
- For a spicier kick, increase the chili flakes or add fresh chopped chili.
- You can substitute light soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Serve the shrimp 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
