Dragon Shrimp
Unleash bold flavors with this irresistible Dragon Shrimp recipe, a spicy-sweet seafood dish that’s guaranteed to impress. Featuring succulent shrimp coated in a crispy cornstarch crust and tossed in a mouthwatering sauce made with honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and fresh garlic and ginger, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Finished with a vibrant garnish of green onions and sesame seeds, Dragon Shrimp is a quick, 25-minute dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and coat them evenly with cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on one side until crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.
Remove from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving platter.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2499 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.7 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 115.2 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1645 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
