Honey Garlic Shrimp

# Components:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup honey

05 - 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

06 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional)

09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Cooking and Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or sesame oil

11 - 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced

12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

13 - Steamed rice or cooked noodles, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Set aside.

02 - Pat shrimp dry and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

03 - Heat vegetable or sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

04 - Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until they begin to turn pink. Avoid overcrowding, cooking in batches if necessary.

05 - Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the sauce to bubble and thicken while shrimp cook through.

06 - Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

The sauce comes together in minutes and clings perfectly to every shrimp
You probably have everything in your pantry right now
It feels fancy enough for company but easy enough for Tuesday

02 -

Overcrowding the pan makes shrimp steam instead of sear, so cook in batches if needed
The sauce keeps thickening in the pan, so remove it when it looks slightly thinner than you want
Dry shrimp sear better, so really pat them down with those paper towels

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