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Crispy Honey Shrimp

Crispy battered shrimp fried to perfection and tossed in a glossy honey sauce with garlic, soy, and sesame flavors for a sweet and savory Chinese-inspired dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz prawns (about 350g, peeled and deveined)
  • 2 cloves garlic (fine chopped)
  • 2 spring onions (thin slices)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (to serve)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 egg white
  • Coating: 1 cup corn starch, ⅓ cup plain flour, ¼ tsp baking soda
  • Honey sauce: 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp corn starch, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the prawns with paper towel. Season with ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Mix honey sauce ingredients in a bowl: 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp corn starch, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ¼ cup chicken stock until sugar and corn starch dissolve.
  3. Combine coating: 1 cup corn starch, ⅓ cup plain flour, and ¼ tsp baking soda in a bowl.
  4. Coat prawns: Mix egg white into seasoned prawns, then dredge in flour mix, pressing gently to coat evenly. Shake off excess.
  5. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Fry coated prawns in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Heat sauce in a wok or pan until thickened. Add fried prawns, toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a healthier option, bake or air fry coated shrimp at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, spraying with oil. Use potato starch for extra crispiness. Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 220mg