Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Cracked Black Pepper
  • 5 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
  • 2 stalks Green Onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions:

  1. Pat the 1.5 lbs of shrimp with paper towels until they are bone dry. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Note: Surface moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
  2. Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp chili garlic sauce in a small bowl. Ensure no lumps remain. Note: Preparing the sauce ahead of time is vital for such a fast cook.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil ripples and just begins to smoke.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes until the bottom edges turn a vibrant pink orange. Do not move them!
  5. Flip the shrimp and immediately add 5 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Note: Adding garlic now prevents it from burning during the initial sear.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp. Cook for 1 minute until the liquid bubbles and thickens into a glossy lacquer.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Note: This preserves the delicate aroma of the sesame.
  8. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while the sauce is still shimmering.