Description
This delicious honey garlic shrimp takes less than 10 minutes to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g / 1lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger paste (or grated ginger)
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl combine the soy sauce and cornstarch, then add the shrimp and toss to combine. Set aside till needed.
- Step 2: Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook minced garlic with ginger for no longer than 30 seconds over medium heat, then add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side depending on the size of the shrimp.
- Step 3: Pour in honey and chilli flakes if using, toss to coat the shrimp and take off the heat. Sprinkle with sliced green onions for garnish. Serve over rice or as a starter.
Notes
Use the velveting method to keep shrimp juicy. Pat shrimp dry before marinating. Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 1138 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 286 mg
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, Chinese shrimp, stir fry, quick dinner, velveting