Honey-Garlic Shrimp

While it may sound like a plain, generic item you see on a menu at the food court at the mall, honey-garlic shrimp is actually one of the most exciting and delicious garlic shrimp recipes I know. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory while still packing a substantial garlic punch, plus it's extremely fast and simple to make. This recipe uses half the honey that typical recipes use and allows the natural sweetness of the shrimp to shine through. Serve over hot cooked rice or the starchy base of your choice such as noodles.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onion, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make sure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep in the refrigerator while you make the marinade.

Step 2

Whisk garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce together in a bowl.

Step 3

Add shrimp and toss thoroughly with a spatula for 2 minutes until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes; toss occasionally while marinating.

Step 4

Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over high heat until you begin to see small wisps of smoke. Use tongs to immediately transfer shrimp into the hot skillet in a single layer. Set excess marinade aside.

Step 5

Sear shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip over. Dump in marinade and cook for 1 minute. Turn off heat and flip shrimp once more; let sit for about 1 minute. The marinade in the pan will reduce down to a beautiful glaze just from the residual heat in the pan. Garnish with green onion.