Description
A quick and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Shrimp that takes just 10 minutes to make. Succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 450g / 1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger paste (or grated ginger)
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Cook garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side.
- Add the Sauce: Pour in honey and chilli flakes. Toss to coat shrimp. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions. Serve over rice or as a starter.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness and spiciness of the sauce to suit your taste.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
