Dragon Shrimp

Unleash bold flavors with this irresistible Dragon Shrimp recipe, a spicy-sweet seafood dish that’s guaranteed to impress. Featuring succulent shrimp coated in a crispy cornstarch crust and tossed in a mouthwatering sauce made with honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and fresh garlic and ginger, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Finished with a vibrant garnish of green onions and sesame seeds, Dragon Shrimp is a quick, 25-minute dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Serve it over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a restaurant-quality meal bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and coat them evenly with cornstarch. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes on one side until crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Allow the sauce to simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly with the sauce.

Step 7

Remove from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving platter.

Step 8

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately over steamed rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(743.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1319.4

Total Fat 56.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.3g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 2498.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 58.7g
Protein 115.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 385.9mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 1645.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 33.7%

Carbs: 29.2%