Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful, sticky honey garlic sauce with a hint of ginger and sesame, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (finely grated)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Garnish
- 2 scallions (thinly sliced)
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, finely grated garlic, fresh ginger, and sesame oil until well combined. Set aside for later use.
- Cook the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp evenly with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and start to curl slightly. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the sticky sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the same skillet used for cooking the shrimp. Allow it to cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes slightly reduced and sticky.
- Coat the shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them gently in the sticky honey garlic sauce. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes so the shrimp become glossy and fully coated with the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds over the shrimp. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of honey for sweeter or less sweet sauce according to your taste.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- To toast sesame seeds, simply heat them in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden.
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