Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 4
This Soy Sauce Pan-Fried Shrimp is a quick and easy Chinese dish that’s bursting with flavor. The shrimp are pan-fried to perfection and coated in a savory-sweet soy sauce glaze. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- Cooked rice, for serving
- 0.45 kg large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sliced scallions, for garnish
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), and cornstarch. Stir well and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, honey (or sugar), and water. Pour the sauce over the shrimp in the skillet.
- Glaze the Shrimp: Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately over cooked rice.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving (estimated):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 25g
Tips and Variations from Home Cooks
- Make it spicier: Add red pepper flakes or a minced chili.
- Add vegetables: Stir-fry vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or bok choy with the shrimp.
- Use different sweeteners: Try brown sugar, maple syrup, or agave instead of honey.
- Add acidity: A squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice brightens the flavor.
- For a richer flavor: Add a tablespoon of oyster sauce.
