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10-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp

This delicious honey garlic shrimp takes less than 10 minutes to make! Perfectly seared shrimp coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Non-stick Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 450 g 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 ginger
  • 4 tbsp Honey
  • 0.25 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 Green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for no longer than 30 seconds.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, depending on size.
  • Pour in honey and chili flakes (if using). Toss to coat shrimp, then remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with sliced green onions and serve over rice or as a starter.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 10 minutes before cooking. Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting chili flakes.
Keyword Easy, Quick, Shrimp