Description
Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp is a sweet-and-savory masterpiece you can whip up in under 30 minutes. Each shrimp is fried until golden and tossed in a sticky glaze infused with honey, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of heat. This easy dinner idea doubles as a finger-licking appetizer or main course for seafood lovers. It’s bold, addictive, and perfectly balanced—your go-to for fast meals, weeknight cravings, or dinner ideas that truly impress.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
0.5 cup cornstarch
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped green onion or parsley
0.5 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry and toss in a bowl with cornstarch and flour until fully coated.
2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar (or lime juice), and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened slightly.
4. Place fried shrimp in a bowl and toss with the glaze until fully coated.
5. Garnish with green onion or parsley. Serve immediately for best crispiness.
Notes
Make sure shrimp are very dry before coating for maximum crisp.
You can double the glaze and serve with rice or noodles for a saucier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 145mg