Honey Garlic Shrimp - Food Wishes

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.

Start with 1 pound of raw peeled and deveined shrimp, preferably size 1620.

Prepare a marinade with minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of honey, freshly grated ginger, and 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Add a small amount of Asian fish sauce to the marinade.

Mix the marinade and toss the shrimp thoroughly to coat.

Cover and refrigerate the shrimp to marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.

Brush a large non-stick skillet with 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and heat over high heat until it starts to smoke.

Add the shrimp in a single layer, reserving excess marinade.

Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side until they turn brown.

Flip the shrimp and add the reserved marinade, cooking for an additional 1 minute.

Turn off the heat and flip the shrimp one last time to let the residual heat reduce the marinade to a glaze.

Serve the shrimp on rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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