This Honey Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, combining succulent shrimp with a sticky, aromatic sauce. Ready in under 10 minutes, it's an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer. The method of "velveting" the shrimp with soy sauce and cornstarch ensures a tender texture, while the honey-garlic glaze adds depth and richness. Garnished with green onions and optional chili flakes, this dish is both flavorful and visually appealing.

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
  

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  
  

• 1 tbsp cornstarch
  
  

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  
  

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tbsp ginger paste or grated fresh ginger
  
  

• 4 tbsp honey
  
  

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  
  

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce and cornstarch. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Set aside for a few minutes.

2. Cook the Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for no longer than 30 seconds until fragrant.
   
   

3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side, depending on their size, until they are pink and opaque.
   
   

4. Add the Honey Sauce: Pour in the honey and add the chili flakes if using. Toss the shrimp to coat them evenly in the sauce. Remove from heat.
   
   

5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the shrimp before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 256 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 21 g
  
  

• Protein: 24 g
  
  

• Fat: 9 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 286 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 1138 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 139 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugar: 17 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 97 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 7 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 175 mg
  
  

• Iron: 3 mg