Best 3 Honey Ginger Shrimp Recipes

**Honey Ginger Shrimp: A Flavorful Fusion of Sweet and Spicy**

Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes the sweet and spicy flavors with our tantalizing Honey Ginger Shrimp. This dish showcases succulent shrimp coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, ginger, and a hint of soy sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors. Accompanying this main attraction is a delightful medley of recipes that promise to elevate your dining experience. Dive into the aromatic world of ginger scallion noodles, where the freshness of scallions and the warmth of ginger create a symphony of flavors that complement the shrimp beautifully. For a refreshing side dish, try the vibrant cucumber salad, a refreshing combination of crisp cucumbers, tangy vinegar, and a touch of sweetness. And to complete your meal, whip up a batch of fluffy jasmine rice, the perfect canvas for soaking up the delectable sauce from the shrimp. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY GINGER SHRIMP

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This quick and easy, sweet and spicy dish combines honey, ginger, shrimp and garlic, and can be served over steamed vegetables or pasta.

Provided by MANDE2509

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
¼ yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon honey
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, ginger and honey; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring as needed, until shrimp are pink and opaque. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 172.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 199.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HONEY GINGER SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Honey Ginger Shrimp Stir-fry image

This simple recipe tastes like something you'd get in your local Chinese. It can be spiced up with the addition of red pepper flakes, to taste. Prep time does not include marinating.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

500 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
2 tablespoons liquid honey
4 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Mix together 1 1/2 TBS of the oil, the honey, sherry, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic and ginger in a bowl.
Add the shrimp, making sure to coat them evenly with the marinade; cover and marinate for at least an hour or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
Heat a wok over high heat until it smokes, and then add the remaining 1 1/2 TBS oil.
Heat the oil for a couple of seconds, then add the shrimp and stir-fry for a minute, or until they have turned pink.
Pour in the reserved marinade and the water.
Cook briskly, stirring constantly and coating the shrimps with the sauce, for about two minutes.
Remove the shrimps from the wok, and continue cooking the sauce until it is well-reduced and syrupy, a matter of just a minute or so.
Serve sauce over the shrimps.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.1, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 315, Sodium 2423.7, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 36.2

MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, LIME,HONEY

MARINATED SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO, GINGER, LIME,HONEY image

Categories Shellfish Appetizer Marinate Quick & Easy

Yield 6-8 Appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds of large cooked shrimp, tails removed
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated fine
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, white part, chopped

Steps:

Combine lime juice, Dijon, ginger and honey with wisk. Add cilantro and scallion. Mix again. In a Ziplock bag, pour mixture over shrimp and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Serve cold as an appetizer.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh ginger and garlic.
If you don't have Chinese rice wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, or they will become tough.
Serve the shrimp immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.

Conclusion:

This honey ginger shrimp recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The shrimp are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and slightly spicy. Serve this dish over rice or noodles, or with steamed vegetables.