Best Honey Garlic Shrimp | 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.

Slice 4 garlic cloves and 3 stalks of green onions.

In a large Ziploc bag or bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger with the shrimp. Massage to coat and marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Cook white jasmine rice and broccoli as sides.

In a cast iron skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Add shrimp in batches, cooking for 1 minute on each side until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the remaining garlic and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger. Cook briefly.

Add the remaining low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, and 1/3 cup of honey. Mix well.

Add 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until dissolved. Adjust salt to taste.

Once the sauce thickens, add the shrimp back into the skillet and mix to coat.

Add sliced green onions and mix again before plating.

Serve shrimp over rice with broccoli on the side, garnished with parsley or toasted sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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