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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Pat dry the vegan shrimp with a towel. No one likes soggy drama.
  2. Toss with cornstarch, pepper, and salt until lightly coated. Think of it as edible skincare.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear shrimp for 3–4 minutes until golden on all sides.
  4. Remove and set aside while you sauce things up like a culinary flirt.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together vegan honey, soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, garlic, and sesame oil.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and let it simmer for 2 minutes, until bubbling and bold.
  7. Add cornstarch slurry, whisk constantly until thickened and glossy like your favorite lip gloss.
  8. Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat every fake shrimp in that sweet-spicy gold.
  9. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime for that extra glow-up.
  10. 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.