Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Cooked to perfection in a skillet, the shrimp become crispy and glazed with a thickened, flavorful sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this quick and easy dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Cooking and Garnish
- Cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola oil), as needed for frying
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Green onions, chopped, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger until fully combined.
- Coat the Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a large bowl. Add the cornstarch, kosher salt, and ground black pepper. Toss the shrimp thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with the cornstarch mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the coated shrimp in a single layer. Cook each side for about 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp are crispy and pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Thicken the Sauce: With the heat still on medium-high, pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss them in the thickened sauce until they are well coated and heated through. Remove the skillet from heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the glazed shrimp to serving plates. Garnish generously with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving for added flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- For best results, pat the shrimp dry before coating with cornstarch to ensure crispiness.
- You can adjust the honey and soy sauce ratio to make the sauce sweeter or saltier to your taste.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger servings.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor; frozen shrimp should be fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
