Honey and Sesame Shrimps
Elevate your dinner table with this irresistible recipe for Honey and Sesame Shrimps, a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors that will leave you craving more. Succulent shrimp are pan-seared to perfection and coated in a sticky, silky honey-soy glaze infused with the bold aromatics of garlic and ginger. A touch of sesame oil adds a fragrant nuttiness, while toasted sesame seeds and fresh spring onions bring color and texture to the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy seafood recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal. Packed with flavor and bursting with a delightful combination of Asian-inspired ingredients, this Honey and Sesame Shrimp recipe is your ticket to a new family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Set the sauce mixture aside.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth to create a slurry, and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the honey-soy sauce mixture into the same skillet. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook while stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and toss to coat them evenly with the thickened sauce.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the shrimp and gently stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the dish with the chopped spring onions before serving.
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1716 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.2 g | ||
| Protein | 125.1 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1567 mg | 33% | |
*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.
