Honey Garlic Shrimp | The Frugal Chef

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, combine 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger to create the marinade.

Place 1 pound of rinsed, deveined shrimp in a bowl and pour half of the marinade over it, ensuring the shrimp is well covered.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to a couple of hours.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until hot.

Cook the shrimp in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet, flipping them once.

After flipping, add a little of the reserved marinade to the shrimp.

Cook until the shrimp are nicely caramelized, about 5 minutes total.

Remove the shrimp from the skillet once cooked and caramelized.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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