Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon butter (or vegetable oil)
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger , minced
- chopped green onion for garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix thoroughly. Let sit for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients.
- In a large nonstick pan, heat butter over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic and ginger, stir and cook for a few seconds to release their fragrances.
- Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until both sides are golden.
- Pour in the sauce, and cook, stirring until it slightly thickens, about 1 minute. If using, add green onion and stir to combine. Transfer to a plate and serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
Adjust honey to taste for sweetness preference.
Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
Serve immediately for optimal contrast between the hot shrimp and cold rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.