Honey-Garlic Shrimp
Description
The perfect balance of sweet and savory, Chef John's easy recipe for honey-garlic shrimp is a great choice for a weeknight dinner for two.
Ingredients
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1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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2 tablespoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
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1 tablespoon soy sauce, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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1 cup thinly sliced green onion, or to taste
Directions
1
Make sure shrimp are fully thawed and well drained. Keep in the refrigerator while you make the marinade.
2
Whisk garlic, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and fish sauce together in a bowl.
3
Add shrimp and toss thoroughly with a spatula for 2 minutes until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes; toss occasionally while marinating.
4
Brush a large nonstick skillet with oil and heat over high heat until you begin to see small wisps of smoke. Use tongs to immediately transfer shrimp into the hot skillet in a single layer. Set excess marinade aside.
5
Sear shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip over. Dump in marinade and cook for 1 minute. Turn off heat and flip shrimp once more; let sit for about 1 minute. The marinade in the pan will reduce down to a beautiful glaze just from the residual heat in the pan. Garnish with green onion.