This Hot Honey Shrimp recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Colossal shrimp are sautéed and then coated in a rich, sticky sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and a hint of heat. It's a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon hot honey (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Shrimp:

• 1 pound colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hot honey, ground ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.

2. Season the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Cook the Shrimp: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the shrimp start to curl and turn pink.

4. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and the sauce has thickened.

5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the cooked shrimp with black sesame seeds. Serve hot, optionally over rice or noodles.

Nutrition (per serving, approximately)

• Calories: 121

• Total Fat: 3g

• Saturated Fat: 1g

• Cholesterol: 120mg

• Sodium: 1149mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 8g

• Dietary Fiber: 0g

• Total Sugars: 5g

• Protein: 15g

• Calcium: 70mg

• Iron: 1mg

• Potassium: 165mg