Description
This Crispy Honey Glazed Shrimp recipe delivers perfectly crisp shrimp coated in a sticky, sweet-savory honey glaze. It’s a quick and impressive dish suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Toss shrimp in cornstarch until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Work in batches if necessary.
- Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat in the glaze and cook for 1-2 more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and cling to the shrimp.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are patted completely dry before coating with cornstarch for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 large shrimp
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg