Ginger Shrimp
Transform your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Ginger Shrimp recipe, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and aromatic ingredients. Succulent shrimp are perfectly seared and then tossed in a rich ginger-garlic sauce infused with soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, creating a delightful umami experience. Finished with a touch of red chili flakes for optional heat and garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is the epitome of quick, restaurant-quality meals made at home. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an ideal choice for busy evenings, pairing beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice or steamed vegetables. Don't forget the lemon wedges for a zesty finishing touch! Whether you're looking for an easy shrimp recipe, a ginger-forward dish, or a healthy dinner option, Ginger Shrimp makes for a crowd-pleasing, protein-packed centerpiece that's as simple to prepare as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Lemon (cut into wedges for serving)
- 2 cups Jasmine rice or steamed vegetables (for serving, optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the sauce. Set aside.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.
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. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink and slightly golden.
Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared ginger-garlic sauce into the skillet. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until it slightly thickens.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
If using, sprinkle the red chili flakes and sliced green onions over the shrimp. Stir gently to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the Ginger Shrimp to a serving plate.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side and with steamed jasmine rice or vegetables, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 2614 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 128.3 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1685 mg | 36% | |
*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.
