Description
Crispy Glazed Shrimp with Dip is a crunchy, sweet-and-savory seafood dish featuring golden fried shrimp tossed in a sticky glaze and served with a flavorful dipping sauce. Perfect for parties or as a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup cornstarch or all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions, for garnish
- Dipping sauce (sweet chili, garlic mayo, or soy-based)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch or flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat again in flour.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and chili flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss the fried shrimp in the glaze until well coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Serve hot with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use raw shrimp for best texture when frying.
- Adjust glaze sweetness or spice to taste.
- Air-fryer or oven methods work for lighter versions.
- Serve as an appetizer, rice bowl topping, or party snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg