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Asian Garlic Shrimp
When you're craving Chinese takeout, put down that delivery menu and opt for this homemade dish instead.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with soy sauce. Then, add the honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and green onion whites; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and cooked through.
- Pour sauce into the skillet, stir to coat shrimp, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until thickened. Adjust taste with more honey or soy sauce, if needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onion tops and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1080mg
(45%)
Potassium
217mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
338IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1080mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 338IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.