Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
If you don’t have soy sauce on hand, tamari is a great gluten-free alternative. For a milder version, reduce the red pepper flakes to suit your taste. Remember, this recipe encourages you to follow your senses — much like my abuela did in her kitchen.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the honey is fully dissolved.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb all those incredible flavors.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, use a slotted spoon to add the shrimp to the skillet, reserving the marinade.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry, allowing the sauce to thicken, about 2 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
This step-by-step process ensures that every bite is infused with that sweet and spicy goodness. Remember, cooking is all about experimenting — don’t be afraid to make it your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International