Description
This quick and easy 10 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe is a flavorful dish that can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. The combination of sweet honey, savory garlic, and succulent shrimp makes for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 450g/1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger paste or grated ginger
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes, optional
- 2 green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Cook garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Add Flavor: Pour in honey and chili flakes, if using. Toss to coat shrimp. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or as a starter.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Adjust honey and chili flakes to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
