Sticky Sesame Garlic Shrimp
This Sticky Sesame Garlic Shrimp is SO EASY! Tender shrimp coated in a sticky, sweet, and garlicky glaze ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 2 green onions chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sticky glaze.
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and warm for a minute. Add a splash of sesame oil if desired.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until shrimp start turning pink and slightly opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce thickens to a sticky glaze.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top. Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or with stir-fried vegetables.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Garlic press or fine grater
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Serving dish
Notes
- To prevent shrimp from overcooking and becoming rubbery, remove them from heat as soon as they turn pink and curl.
- If the sauce is too thin, cook it longer to reduce or add a teaspoon of cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Avoid burning garlic by adding it with the sauce rather than cooking it alone on high heat.
