Succulent shrimp cooked with honey, garlic, ginger, and soy, served over rice or noodles.
# Components:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sauce
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional)
09 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Cooking and Garnish
10 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
11 - 2 tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
13 - Steamed rice or cooked noodles, for serving
# Method Steps:
01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp dry and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - Warm vegetable or sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they start turning pink. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Pour prepared sauce over shrimp, stirring well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken and shrimp to fully cook.
06 - Remove from heat. Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if using. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
