Honey Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• • 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• • 4 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1/4 cup honey
• • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• • 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili flakes (optional)
• • 2 tablespoons butter
• • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• • Sesame seeds for garnish
• • Sliced green onions for garnish
• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
6. Step 6: Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the honey garlic sauce.
7. Step 7: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.