Description

Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp is the ultimate quick dinner idea that brings bold flavor and restaurant-style crunch to your table in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are coated in a light, crispy crust and tossed in a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy honey glaze that clings to every bite. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, weekend gatherings, or when you’re craving something sweet, savory, and satisfying. Whether you’re serving it over rice, in tacos, or with noodles, this healthy snack or easy dinner idea will be your new go-to food fix!

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/3 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sriracha

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Pinch of chili flakes

Chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels.

2. In a medium bowl, season shrimp with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

3. Toss shrimp with cornstarch and flour until fully coated.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and chili flakes to make the glaze.

5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

6. Fry shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary.

7. Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain briefly.

8. While still hot, toss shrimp with the honey glaze until well coated.

9. Garnish with chopped parsley, green onions, sesame seeds, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Pat shrimp thoroughly dry before coating to maximize crispiness.

Don’t overcrowd the skillet or the shrimp will steam instead of sear.

Toss shrimp in the glaze while hot for the best flavor absorption.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 190mg

Keywords: crispy shrimp, honey glazed shrimp, easy dinner, quick recipe, seafood, sweet and spicy shrimp