Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Asia with this bold and savory shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp are tossed in a sweet, spicy sauce infused with garlic and ginger, creating a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this quick recipe is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chili paste (adjust for spice level)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, chili paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger; set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until pink and opaque (about 2 minutes per side).
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp in the skillet; stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve alongside steamed rice or noodles, drizzling extra sauce on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of the recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg