5 from 16 votes
Honey Garlic Shrimp (蜜汁虾球)
Honey Garlic Shrimp is prepared by marinating shrimp in Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and cornstarch, then stir-frying with a sauce made of soy sauce and honey. The result is shrimp coated in a sweet and savory glaze with aromatic garlic and ginger. This dish is quick to cook and serves well over steamed rice.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
to 4
Calories:
210 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 lb (450 g) Shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
Stir-fry
- 1 tablespoon butter (or vegetable oil)
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger , minced
- green onion Optional, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Heat butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for a few seconds to release the fragrance.
- Add the shrimp. Cook and stir occasionally, until both sides turn golden.
- Add the sauce. Cook and stir until it thickens slightly, 1 minute or so. Add the green onion if using and stir to mix well. Immediately transfer everything to a plate. Serve hot over steamed rice as a main.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
22.9g
(8%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
4.3g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
2.3g
(12%)
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
178mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
17.5g
(35%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 to 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.9g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 4.3g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 17.5g | 35% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.