Experience a symphony of flavors with these Hot Honey Shrimp! Each bite is an explosion of sticky, tangy, and subtly sweet heat. Perfect as an appetizer, delightful on skewers, or as a vibrant addition to your favorite stir-fry.

Follow The Directions

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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hot honey, ground ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Thoroughly pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and wait until it shimmers. Add the shrimp and cook until the tails begin to curl and turn pink, approximately 3 minutes. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

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Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the shrimp is bright pink and opaque, and the sauce has thickened to a luscious glaze, about 2 minutes. (Cook time: 2 minutes)

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Garnish with black sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful sweet and spicy experience! (Garnish time: 1 minute)

For an extra layer of flavor, try marinating the shrimp in a portion of the sauce for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred level of heat. A dash of red pepper flakes can also be added for an extra kick.
Serve over rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.

Adrian Prohaska

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