Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
Ingredients
For the Prawns
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, raw, peeled, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons custard powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Hot Honey Lemon Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, or to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Serving
- 4 cups lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw, peeled, and deveined king prawns in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Season the prawns with white pepper, chicken powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Crack the large egg into the bowl with the seasoned prawns. Add the cornstarch and custard powder.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the prawns are well coated with the wet mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the coated prawns to a separate shallow bowl or pan containing the all-purpose flour. Toss gently to ensure each prawn is completely coated in flour.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil for deep frying in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Carefully add the flour-coated prawns to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Deep-fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the crispy prawns from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
In a clean wok or large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Add the chili oil, honey, and lemon slices to the wok. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 12
Pour the hot honey lemon sauce directly over the crispy fried prawns. Toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Serve the hot honey lemon king prawns immediately on a bed of fresh shredded lettuce.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Lemon King Prawns
For the Prawns
- 1 1/2 pounds king prawns, raw, peeled, deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon chicken powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons custard powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Hot Honey Lemon Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, or to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Serving
- 4 cups lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw, peeled, and deveined king prawns in a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Season the prawns with white pepper, chicken powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Crack the large egg into the bowl with the seasoned prawns. Add the cornstarch and custard powder.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the prawns are well coated with the wet mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the coated prawns to a separate shallow bowl or pan containing the all-purpose flour. Toss gently to ensure each prawn is completely coated in flour.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Heat the vegetable oil for deep frying in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Carefully add the flour-coated prawns to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Deep-fry for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until they are crispy and golden brown.
⏱️ 6 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Using a slotted spoon, remove the crispy prawns from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
In a clean wok or large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Add the chili oil, honey, and lemon slices to the wok. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 12
Pour the hot honey lemon sauce directly over the crispy fried prawns. Toss gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Serve the hot honey lemon king prawns immediately on a bed of fresh shredded lettuce.
⏱️ 1 min