Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp – Golden Fried Shrimp with Sticky Honey Garlic Glaze

Crispy Honey Garlic Shrimp is a bold seafood dish built around golden fried shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic glaze.

As the shrimp fry, the coating becomes crisp and lightly golden while the inside stays tender and juicy. Garlic cooks in the sauce, releasing a rich aroma that blends with honey and soy sauce.

The glaze thickens quickly in the pan, forming a shiny coating that clings to every shrimp.

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Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the shrimp
400 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup cornstarch
Oil for frying

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For the honey garlic glaze
3 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

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For garnish
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

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Step-by-step cooking

Step 1 – Prepare shrimp
Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.

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Step 2 – Coat shrimp
Toss shrimp in cornstarch until evenly coated.

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Step 3 – Heat oil
Heat oil in a skillet until hot.

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Step 4 – Fry shrimp
Cook shrimp until golden and crispy.

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Step 5 – Drain shrimp
Transfer shrimp to paper towels.

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Step 6 – Make glaze
In a pan combine honey, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and cornstarch.

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Step 7 – Simmer sauce
Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.

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Step 8 – Add shrimp
Return shrimp to the pan.

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Step 9 – Coat glaze
Toss until shrimp are evenly coated.

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Step 10 – Serve
Serve hot with sesame seeds and scallions.

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Pro Tips
Use cornstarch for a lighter crispy coating.
Do not overcook shrimp or they will become rubbery.
Let the sauce thicken slightly before adding shrimp.

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Why This Performs
Glossy honey glaze visual
Golden crispy shrimp texture
Sweet savory flavor contrast
Strong skillet cooking appeal