Description
Honey Garlic Prawns will become your go-to weeknight dinner secret weapon that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Sizzling shrimp glazed with sweet and savory sauce delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your own kitchen in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound large prawns
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Thickening and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 green onion
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Create a smooth cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a separate small bowl.
- Thoroughly pat your 1 pound of prawns dry using paper towels. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for exactly 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Arrange prawns in a single layer in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn completely pink and opaque.
- Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the prawns. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats your prawns beautifully.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes into the skillet and gently toss to distribute evenly.
- Transfer prawns to a serving plate. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or your preferred side dish while the prawns are hot and sauce is glossy.
Notes
- Ensure prawns are completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect sear and prevent steaming.
- Use high-quality honey for a richer, more complex flavor that complements the seafood.
- Keep the cooking time brief to prevent overcooking the prawns, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg