Sautéed Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze

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Quickly sautéed shrimp coated in a glossy ginger soy glaze, perfect for a flavorful weeknight seafood dish. This asian-inspired game day ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, vegetable oil, minced fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

★ 4.5 (11 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  2. Step 2: Remove shrimp to a plate and keep warm. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with glaze for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Shrimp with Ginger Soy Glaze?

Asian game day like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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