This Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze delivers restaurant-quality Asian flavors in less time than it takes to order takeout. Plump, tender shrimp get quickly seared until perfectly pink, then coated in a glossy sauce where sweet honey balances savory soy sauce while fresh ginger adds warming, aromatic spice. The sauce reduces and thickens beautifully, clinging to each shrimp with its sticky-sweet glaze, while toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add the finishing touches that make this dish look as good as it tastes.
Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze
Recipe by Daily Disher
Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze features tender shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, fresh ginger, honey, and garlic, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Asian
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Calories
250 kcal
25 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
1.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, ginger, honey, garlic, and black pepper, whisking until well mixed.
2.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
3.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the ginger-soy mixture over the shrimp, stirring continuously to coat the shrimp evenly.
4.
Continue cooking the shrimp until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp well, approximately 2-3 additional minutes.
5.
Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the shrimp, tossing briefly to combine, then remove from heat.
6.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables, ensuring each serving gets an equal amount of sauce and garnishes.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
250kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg