Description
A quick and easy high-protein dinner featuring juicy shrimp with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that tastes like takeout.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (Medium to large size recommended.)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce or tamari (Tamari makes it gluten-free.)
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, finely minced (Use fresh for the best flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated (Optional but great for extra flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar or lemon juice (For brightness.)
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil or neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot (For thickening the sauce.)
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes or sriracha (Optional for heat.)
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced (For garnish.)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (For garnish.)
- to taste Salt and pepper (For seasoning.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a bowl to make the sauce.
Cooking
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a thin coat of oil.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and toss the shrimp quickly for 30 to 60 seconds until coated.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding grated ginger, chili garlic sauce, or vegetables like broccoli. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: asian, Chinese