Hot Honey Prawns
Hot Honey Prawns
Ingredients
For the Prawns
- 500 g prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Dry Coat
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cleaned and deveined prawns with the egg, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well to ensure the prawns are evenly coated. Let the prawns marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the prawns are marinating, prepare the dry coat. In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
After the prawns have marinated, dredge each prawn in the dry coat mixture, ensuring it is fully and evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat enough oil for frying in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated prawns in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried prawns with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir in the honey, sriracha, and chilli flakes into the saucepan with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until the glaze slightly thickens.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Add the fried prawns to the hot honey glaze and toss gently until all the prawns are evenly coated. Serve immediately while hot.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Prawns
For the Prawns
- 500 g prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Dry Coat
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- as needed oil, for frying
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cleaned and deveined prawns with the egg, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well to ensure the prawns are evenly coated. Let the prawns marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the prawns are marinating, prepare the dry coat. In a separate shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
After the prawns have marinated, dredge each prawn in the dry coat mixture, ensuring it is fully and evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat enough oil for frying in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated prawns in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried prawns with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir in the honey, sriracha, and chilli flakes into the saucepan with the garlic. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until the glaze slightly thickens.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Add the fried prawns to the hot honey glaze and toss gently until all the prawns are evenly coated. Serve immediately while hot.
⏱️ 1 min