Easy 20-minute Honey Garlic Shrimp 🍤 - A Quick and Flavorful Delight 蜂蜜蒜香虾仁

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup provides a similar sweetness with lower glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option while canola oil is more economical.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener while flour is a common pantry item.

In a bowl or measuring cup, add 2.5 tablespoons of light soy sauce.

Add 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of water.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of sesame oil and 0.5 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Add 1/3 cup of honey and 5 finely chopped garlic cloves.

Mix well until the honey is dissolved and set aside.

In a bowl, add 20 to 22 large tiger shrimp that are peeled and deveined.

Add 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of Chinese cooking wine, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Mix well and set the shrimp aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

In a wok, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and set the heat on high.

Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp one at a time and cook until nicely golden, but do not fully cook them yet.

Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.

Turn the heat to medium-high and pour in the pre-made honey garlic sauce.

Let the sauce simmer until it thickens to your desired texture.

Add the shrimp back into the wok and combine everything well, ensuring all shrimp are covered in the sauce.

Garnish with roasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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