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:

  1. 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.
  2. Prep your minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced scallion whites. Keep them in a small pile together.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Drop a bit of water in the pan; it should sizzle and evaporate instantly.
  4. 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.
  5. Move the shrimp to a clean plate. Don't dump them all in one pile or they'll overcook from the residual heat.
  6. Add the remaining oil to the same pan. Stir fry the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites for 30 seconds until they smell fragrant.
  7. Pour in the sauce mixture and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for 1 minute until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze.
  8. Return the shrimp to the pan. Toss rapidly for 1-2 minutes until every shrimp is coated and heated through.
  9. Remove from heat immediately and garnish with scallion greens.