Honey Garlic Shrimp
Honey Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, salt, black pepper, beaten eggs, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until all the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated garlic, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 340°F. Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 340
- 4
Fry the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried shrimp from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Discard the frying oil and wipe the skillet clean. Add the butter to the clean skillet and melt over medium heat. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Whisk the sauce continuously and bring it to a light bubble. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it starts to thicken slightly. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become too salty.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the fried shrimp to the thickened sauce. Using a spatula or tongs, toss the shrimp until they are completely coated in the honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the Honey Garlic Shrimp immediately over hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice, hot
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, salt, black pepper, beaten eggs, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until all the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated garlic, and brown sugar until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 340°F. Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 340 - 4
Fry the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried shrimp from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Discard the frying oil and wipe the skillet clean. Add the butter to the clean skillet and melt over medium heat. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Whisk the sauce continuously and bring it to a light bubble. Allow it to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it starts to thicken slightly. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become too salty.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the fried shrimp to the thickened sauce. Using a spatula or tongs, toss the shrimp until they are completely coated in the honey garlic sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the Honey Garlic Shrimp immediately over hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
⏱️ 2 min