Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) sriracha
- 1 tbsp (15ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp (5g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15ml) water
- 4 cloves (12g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 scallions (10g), sliced
- 1 tsp (2g) red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sriracha, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until the mixture is smooth. Note: This prevents cornstarch clumps in the final glaze.
- Prep your minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced scallion whites. Keep them in a small pile together.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Drop a bit of water in the pan; it should sizzle and evaporate instantly.
- Add half of the vegetable oil. Toss in the shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until they are opaque and lightly golden.
- Move the shrimp to a clean plate. Don't dump them all in one pile or they'll overcook from the residual heat.
- Add the remaining oil to the same pan. Stir fry the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 seconds until they smell fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce mixture and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Return the shrimp to the pan. Toss rapidly for 1-2 minutes until every shrimp is coated and heated through.
- Remove from heat immediately and garnish with scallion greens.