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Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp

Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp

Crispy honey garlic shrimp tossed in a sticky sweet soy garlic sauce with golden cornstarch crust in 20 minutes. Better than takeout.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil avocado or canola
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions for garnish
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. **Dry.** Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels.
  2. **Coat.** Toss shrimp in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until each piece has a thin even dusting.
  3. **Sear.** Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 90 seconds per side until pink and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  4. **Aromatics.** Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and ginger to the same pan and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. **Sauce.** Whisk in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Simmer 90 seconds until thick and bubbly.
  6. **Toss.** Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in the glaze. Cook 30 seconds more.
  7. **Serve.** Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over jasmine rice.

Notes

Buy 16/20 size shrimp peeled and deveined. They cook fast and stay juicy. Pat shrimp completely dry. Wet shrimp will not crisp. Use a high smoke point neutral oil like avocado or canola.