Ingredients:

  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or green onions

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the honey-garlic sauce.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions. Serve immediately.