Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that dance on your palate. Graceful Asian-inspired cuisine emerges with tender shrimp glazed in a rich, glossy sauce that will satisfy anyone craving an elegant seafood experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail on or off)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and grated ginger in a small bowl, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Shrimp Searing: Warm oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Introduce seasoned shrimp, cooking quickly for 1-2 minutes per side until they transform to a delicate pink hue.
- Flavor Infusion: Stream the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet, thoroughly coating the shrimp. Simmer gently, allowing the sauce to reduce and caramelize, creating a glossy glaze that envelops the seafood.
- Final Refinement: For a more viscous sauce, incorporate a cornstarch slurry, continuing to cook until the mixture reaches a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency with a beautiful sheen.
- Presentation: Elevate the dish by scattering chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately atop fluffy rice, tender noodles, or alongside steamed garden vegetables for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Watch carefully and cook just until pink to maintain tender, juicy texture – overcooked shrimp become rubbery and tough.
- Use medium-high heat to quickly sear shrimp without burning garlic, which turns bitter when scorched.
- Adjust cornstarch slurry gradually to achieve desired sauce thickness without making it too gloopy or starchy.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free version, and use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg