Description
Discover how to make delicious 10 Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp with our easy recipe! Perfect for quick and flavorful weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- – 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) light soy sauce
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
- – 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – 3-4 cloves garlic
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger paste or grated ginger
- – 4 tbsp (60 ml) honey
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) chili flakes, optional
- – 2 green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend the soy sauce with cornstarch, then incorporate the shrimp, ensuring they are well-coated. Allow them to rest until ready for use. (This technique, known as “velveting” in Chinese cuisine, helps to keep tender proteins like shrimp and chicken moist during cooking.)
- Warm the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet and sauté the minced garlic with ginger for a maximum of 30 seconds on medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, based on their size.
- Drizzle in the honey and, if desired, the chili flakes, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly before removing from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve alongside rice or enjoy as an appetizer.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust honey quantity to suit your preferred level of sweetness in the dish.
- Add colorful and nutritious vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for an extra burst of flavor.
