Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This sweet and spicy honey garlic “shrimp” is the saucy fling your weeknight dinner deserves—bold, sticky, and absolutely drama-filled. We’re talking plant-based shrimp that sears like a hot ex and soaks up flavor like it’s nosy on Facebook. The honey? Vegan and seductive. The garlic? Loud and proud. Throw in some chili heat, and boom—your taste buds start dancing like they just paid rent. It’s fast, fabulous, and doesn’t smell like a dock. No crustaceans were harmed, but your boring meal routine? Totally wrecked. Plate it over rice or noodles. Or straight from the pan—we’re not judging.
Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe
This vegan take on sweet and spicy honey garlic shrimp features chewy plant-based shrimp, sticky sauce, and fiery flavor with zero fish drama.
Ingredients
For the Vegan “Shrimp”
- 1 lb vegan shrimp soy or konjac-based
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil avocado or neutral
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
For the Sweet & Spicy Garlic Sauce
- ¼ cup vegan honey or agave syrup
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili flakes adjust for heat tolerance
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water slurry
- Optional garnish: green onions sesame seeds, lime wedges
Instructions
- Pat dry the vegan shrimp with a towel. No one likes soggy drama.
- Toss with cornstarch, pepper, and salt until lightly coated. Think of it as edible skincare.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 3–4 minutes until golden on all sides.
- Remove and set aside while you sauce things up like a culinary flirt.
- In a bowl, whisk together vegan honey, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and let it simmer for 2 minutes, until bubbling and bold.
- Add cornstarch slurry, whisk constantly until thickened and glossy like your favorite lip gloss.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat every fake shrimp in that sweet-spicy gold.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime for that extra glow-up.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, lettuce cups, or directly off the spatula. No rules.
Notes
🍎 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 22%
- Iron: 16%
- Vitamin A: 14%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Zinc: 10%
✨ Extra Notes & Flavor Tips
- Swap agave for maple syrup if that’s your vibe—no shade.
- Add a splash of pineapple juice for a tropical twist with zero commitment.
- Craving crunch? Toss in chopped cashews right before serving.
- Pair with coconut rice for a five-star “I cook now” moment.
- Reheat gently—don’t microwave like a heathen. You deserve better.
One bite and you’ll swear you’re eating takeout—with sass, soul, and absolutely no sea creatures.
