Exquisite Honey Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry

Experience the harmonious blend of flavors in this sensational dish. Succulent shrimp marinated in a mixture of fragrant honey, sherry, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fried to perfection and glazed with a syrupy reduction. A true delight for the senses.

Ingredients

For Shrimp
500	g shrimp, peeled and deveined
3	tablespoons peanut oil, divided
2	tablespoons liquid honey
4	tablespoons dry sherry
2	tablespoons dark soy sauce
1	teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2	garlic, finely chopped
2 1⁄2	cm fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2	tablespoons water

Instructions

• For Marinating Shrimp

  1. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil, honey, sherry, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  2. Add the shrimp, ensuring they are coated evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to 8 hours.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the marinade, keeping the marinade aside.

• For Stir-Frying

  1. Heat a wok over high heat until smoking, then add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil.
  2. After a few seconds, add the shrimp and stir-fry for about a minute until pink.
  3. Pour in the reserved marinade and water. Cook briskly, stirring constantly for approximately two minutes.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the wok and continue cooking the sauce until it reduces and thickens, for about a minute.
  5. Serve the sauce over the shrimp.

Aug 12, 2024