Honey Sesame Shrimp Recipe
This honey sesame shrimp is made with just 5 ingredients and is ready to serve in 15 minutes! Sweet and salty, serve them over rice for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. jumbo shrimp deveined & tail on
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet. Add the shrimp and salt to the pan and cook just until the tails start to curl.
- Mix the soy sauce, honey and cornstarch together in a small bowl and pour it over the shrimp.
- Cook until the shrimp have turned pink and have curled up a bit.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 3-4 minutes to let the sauce thicken a bit.
- Serve over some white rice and garnish with fresh spring onions, crushed cashews and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Make this dish gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for tamari.
- If using frozen shrimp, be sure to defrost them thoroughly before cooking.
- Take care not to overcook the shrimp or they can become rubbery.
- This dish is best served as soon as it's made, but leftovers will keep for 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 381mg | Sodium: 2233mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 4mg