Description
Honey garlic shrimp delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors from Asian cuisine. Succulent shrimp glazed with golden honey and aromatic garlic create a quick, delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) honey
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes
- 3 cups (720 ml) cooked rice
- Chopped green onions
- ¼ cup (30 g) roughly chopped honey roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Defrost shrimp completely, drain excess moisture, and pat dry. Remove shells and devein if necessary.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and other liquid seasonings in a mixing bowl to create a robust flavor profile.
- Shrimp Searing: Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until golden pink with a caramelized exterior.
- Vegetable Infusion: Transfer shrimp to a warm plate. In the same skillet, sauté broccoli florets for 4 minutes, maintaining their vibrant green color and slight crunch.
- Sauce Development: Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cold water and cornstarch until smooth. Pour reserved sauce into the skillet, bringing to a rapid boil while stirring continuously.
- Sauce Thickening: Incorporate cornstarch mixture, allowing the sauce to thicken and develop a glossy consistency. Reduce heat and gently reintroduce broccoli.
- Final Combination: Return shrimp to the skillet, coating with the aromatic sauce and warming through for 1 minute.
- Plating: Serve over steamed rice, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and roasted peanuts for added texture and depth of flavor.
Notes
- Quick Shrimp Prep: Ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden caramelization and prevent unwanted steaming.
- Oil Temperature Control: Use medium-high heat to create a hot skillet surface that sears shrimp quickly without burning, maintaining their tender texture.
- Sauce Thickening Technique: Create a smooth cornstarch slurry with cold water to guarantee a glossy, lump-free sauce that coats ingredients evenly.
- Cooking Timing Precision: Cook shrimp for exactly 1 minute and 20 seconds per side to prevent overcooking and maintain their delicate, juicy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg