Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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.

Sprinkle shrimp with a pinch of salt and white pepper, then mix.

Add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to the shrimp and mix again.

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the shrimp and mix until well combined.

Heat oil in a large wok and add the shrimp, cooking until they are not fully cooked, then remove them from the wok.

In the same wok, add chopped white onion and the white part of the green onion, cooking until softened.

Add minced garlic to the wok and stir everything together.

Return the partially cooked shrimp to the wok and add the prepared sauce made from honey, soy sauce, ginger juice, and white pepper.

Stir everything together and cook until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce is well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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