Description
This Honey Turmeric-Black Pepper Shrimp recipe combines the vibrant flavors of turmeric and black pepper with the sweetness of honey, creating a quick and flavorful stir-fry that’s perfect served over rice. It’s a healthy, protein-packed dish with a bit of spice and a glossy glaze, ideal for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp
- 1 lb. peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
Sauce and Vegetables
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tsp. soy sauce or tamari
- 2 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
- 8 oz. haricots verts (French green beans), sliced at a diagonal into thirds
To Serve
- Cooked white rice
- Thinly sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Ensure all ingredients are ready; remove shrimp tails, pat dry with paper towels. Combine cornstarch, turmeric, black pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl, then toss the shrimp until evenly coated.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until crispy underneath. Toss shrimp to flip, then add green beans. Season with remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook for 2 minutes until the beans are crisp-tender and shrimp are cooked through.
- Add Sauce and Glaze: Pour the honey mixture over the shrimp and green beans. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients with a glossy glaze.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp and green beans over rice. Garnish with sliced scallions and additional black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition facts do not include rice.
- For best flavor, serve immediately while hot.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Frozen leftovers can be kept for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 10.5 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
