Description
Crispy Honey Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish made with golden fried shrimp coated in a sweet, tangy honey soy glaze. Easy and delicious for any night of the week.
Ingredients
12 oz prawns (peeled and deveined)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sesame oil
Vegetable oil for frying
1 egg
Coating Mix:
1 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
Honey Sauce:
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, lemon juice, and chicken stock. Stir well until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
- Prepare the Coating: In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch, flour, and baking soda.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add egg white to the shrimp and mix well. Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly. Shake off any excess.
- Deep Fry: Heat oil to 340°F – 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches for about 2 minutes or until crispy and golden. Place on a wire rack or lined plate to allow excess oil to drain.
- Make the Sauce: In a wok or pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add the sauce mixture, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Combine: Toss the crispy shrimp in the sauce until evenly coated. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Use a thermometer for precise oil temperature.
For extra crunch, double-fry the shrimp.
Taste the sauce before combining to adjust flavor balance.
For a spicy version, add chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 680
- Carbohydrates: 103g
- Protein: 43g