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Sweet and Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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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 kcal

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.