Description
Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp is a delicious combination of crunchy fried shrimp tossed in a sticky, sweet-and-savory honey glaze. It’s perfect served over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer for a flavorful crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Honey Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In one bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the beaten eggs in another bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg, then back into the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat well.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Once hot (350°F/175°C), fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue to simmer until the glaze thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Toss the crispy shrimp in the honey glaze until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the shrimp in flour and egg.
- This dish is best served fresh to maintain crispiness.
- Use a non-stick skillet or deep fryer for even frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg