Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp
Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Crispy Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, large, beaten
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set up dredging stations: In one shallow bowl, place the cornstarch. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Dredge the shrimp: Dip each shrimp first into the cornstarch, ensuring it's fully coated, then into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off. Finally, dip it back into the cornstarch for a second, even coating. Place coated shrimp on a clean plate or wire rack.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Prepare the honey garlic sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven until it reaches about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of cornstarch-coated shrimp should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 6
Fry the shrimp: Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip and remove the shrimp. Place cooked shrimp on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Combine with sauce: Once all shrimp are fried, pour out most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the skillet to medium heat. Pour in the honey garlic sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until it slightly thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Toss and serve: Add the crispy fried shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat all the shrimp evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp
For the Crispy Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg, large, beaten
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set up dredging stations: In one shallow bowl, place the cornstarch. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Dredge the shrimp: Dip each shrimp first into the cornstarch, ensuring it's fully coated, then into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off. Finally, dip it back into the cornstarch for a second, even coating. Place coated shrimp on a clean plate or wire rack.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Prepare the honey garlic sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven until it reaches about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep. Heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece of cornstarch-coated shrimp should sizzle immediately when dropped in.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 6
Fry the shrimp: Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip and remove the shrimp. Place cooked shrimp on a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Combine with sauce: Once all shrimp are fried, pour out most of the oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Return the skillet to medium heat. Pour in the honey garlic sauce and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly, until it slightly thickens (about 1-2 minutes).
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Toss and serve: Add the crispy fried shrimp to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat all the shrimp evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min