SPICY HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP: Irresistibly Sweet-Tangy Delight!
Irresistibly sweet-tangy and spicy honey garlic shrimp that is sticky, crispy, and absolutely delightful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp water + 1 tsp cornstarch (slurry)
- Chopped chives or spring onion for garnish
Instructions
- Coat shrimp evenly in cornstarch. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes to the same pan. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy.
- Add shrimp back in and toss to coat. Cook for 1 extra minute so the sauce clings perfectly.
- Top with chives or spring onion. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd shrimp while frying to keep them crispy.
- Add extra chili flakes for more heat.
- Sauce thickens quickly, remove from heat once glossy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 28g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/spicy-honey-garlic-shrimp-recipe/