Honey Garlic Shrimp for Chinese New Year

 

Honey Garlic Shrimp for Chinese New Year

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
4. Add the honey garlic sauce to the skillet with the shrimp and cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce is heated through.
5. Serve the shrimp immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition information:

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fat: 10g

Tips:

• For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the flour mixture.
• You can also use a combination of honey and brown sugar for the sauce.
• Serve the shrimp with steamed rice or noodles.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy Honey Garlic Shrimp!