Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Glazed Shrimp that combines sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Finely chopped green onions or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Toss in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and slightly crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger (if using). Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce becomes thick and glossy (1–2 minutes).
- Return cooked shrimp to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the sticky honey garlic glaze.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or steamed veggies.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcrowded in the pan for even cooking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg