Honey Garlic Shrimp (蜜汁虾球)

Method5 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix all 1 lb peeled, deveined, dry shrimp (1 lb) with the 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 2 tsp marinade soy sauce and 2 tsp cornstarch. Refrigerate for 10 minutes while preparing the sauce and aromatics.

   Refrigerate shrimp in marinade · 10 minUses 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and patted dry · 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine for marinade · 2 tsp soy sauce for marinade · 2 tsp cornstarch for marinade

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix all the 1 tbsp sauce soy sauce and ¼ cup honey in a small bowl until combined. Reserve the whole sauce.

   Uses 1 tbsp soy sauce for sauce · ¼ cup honey for sauce

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Heat the 1 tbsp butter in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add all 3 minced garlic cloves and the 2 tsp minced ginger. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant.

   Uses 1 tbsp butter for frying · 3 garlic cloves, minced · 2 tsp minced ginger

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Add all the marinated shrimp from step 1 to all the butter and aromatics from step 3. Arrange in one layer and cook, turning once and stirring occasionally, until both sides are golden. Use a pan large enough for the shrimp to sear; if necessary, cook them in two batches and combine the batches before step 5.

   Uses All the shrimp with their marinade from step 1 · All the hot butter and aromatics from step 3

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Add all the honey-soy sauce from step 2 to all the seared shrimp and pan contents from step 4. Cook and stir about 1 minute until slightly thickened, continuing until the shrimp are pearly and opaque throughout. Stir in the optional green onion, transfer the whole dish to a plate and serve promptly, with optional ready steamed rice. This makes 2–4 main-dish servings. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 2 days. Reheat in a skillet, adding the optional splash of water if the sauce has thickened, until hot throughout (74°C / 165°F); about 2 minutes is the source’s initial reheating guide.

   Thicken honey sauce — first checkpoint · 1 minUses All the honey and sauce soy sauce from step 2 · All the shrimp, marinade, butter and aromatics from step 4 · Chopped green onion for garnish, optional · Plain ready steamed rice for serving, optional · A splash of water only if reheating thickened leftovers