This Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your home kitchen. The shrimp are perfectly golden, lightly breaded, and coated in a sticky honey glaze that balances sweetness with just a touch of tang. It’s the kind of dish that turns an ordinary evening into something special.

Whether you’re serving it over a bed of jasmine rice or folding it into tacos with a squeeze of lime, this shrimp is going to disappear fast. The crunch of the coating combined with that warm honey shine makes every bite addictive, and best of all, it’s easier to make than you think.

Why You’ll Love This Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp

If you’re a fan of sweet and savory combos, this recipe is right up your alley. The crispy coating stays light and airy, and the honey glaze clings to every crevice, delivering flavor in every mouthful. It’s faster than takeout and customizable with your favorite seasonings or spice level. Plus, it works just as well for a family dinner as it does for date night.

What Kind of Shrimp Should I Use?

Medium to large shrimp are ideal for this recipe. They provide the perfect bite and don’t overcook quickly. Look for peeled and deveined shrimp with tails off for easy eating. Fresh or thawed-from-frozen shrimp both work well, just make sure to pat them dry to help the coating stick better and get that irresistible crunch.

Ingredients for the Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp

Every ingredient in this recipe works together to create an irresistible balance of crunch, sweetness, and savory notes. Before starting, get all your ingredients ready so cooking goes smoothly.

Shrimp: The star of the dish. Medium to large shrimp offer a juicy bite and cook quickly.
Cornstarch: Helps create an ultra-crispy coating when frying.
All-purpose flour: Mixed with cornstarch to add structure to the breading.
Eggs: Bind the flour coating to the shrimp.
Garlic powder: Infuses the coating with subtle, savory flavor.
Salt and pepper: Basic seasoning that enhances all the other ingredients.
Honey: Delivers the signature sweetness and stickiness in the glaze.
Soy sauce: Adds a salty, umami-rich depth to the glaze.
Rice vinegar: Offers a gentle acidity to balance the honey’s sweetness.
Red pepper flakes: Optional, but they add a touch of heat if you like things spicy.
Oil: For deep-frying the shrimp to golden perfection.

How To Make the Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the coating adhere better and ensures a crispier finish.

Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station

In one bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then into the egg, and back into the flour. Press lightly to coat thoroughly.

Step 3: Fry Until Golden

Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 4: Make the Honey Glaze

In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Simmer gently until slightly thickened. If using, stir in red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Step 5: Toss and Serve

Place the fried shrimp in a large bowl and drizzle the warm glaze over them. Toss to coat evenly, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

How to Serve and Store Your Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp

This crispy honey-glazed shrimp is best served fresh and hot, right after tossing in the glaze. The coating stays crunchiest when enjoyed immediately. It feeds about 4 people as a main course, especially when paired with sides like rice or salad.

If you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to revive some of that crispiness. Avoid the microwave as it tends to make the coating soggy.

What to Serve With Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp?

Jasmine Rice

A fluffy, fragrant base that soaks up the glaze perfectly.

Garlic Noodles

The buttery, garlicky richness complements the sweetness of the shrimp.

Stir-Fried Vegetables

Add some crunch and color with a medley of stir-fried bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas.

Asian Slaw

Something fresh and tangy to cut through the richness of the glaze.

Sesame Cucumber Salad

Cool and crisp, this salad brings a refreshing contrast.

Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Add another layer of flavor for dipping each bite.

Lettuce Wraps

Use the shrimp as filling for DIY wraps with crunchy lettuce, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of glaze.

Pineapple Fried Rice

A sweet-savory combo that brings out the honey notes in the shrimp.

Want More Shrimp Ideas?

If this crispy honey-glazed shrimp left you craving more seafood goodness, there are plenty of other mouthwatering options to explore:

• Try the rich and satisfying Baked Stuffed Shrimp Casserole for a hearty oven-baked delight.
• Dive into the sweet and savory Honey Garlic Shrimp Sausage Broccoli for a quick and colorful dinner.
• Want something with creamy comfort? The Marry Me Shrimp Pasta has all the buttery, garlicky love you need.
• Lighten things up with the zesty Mediterranean Salmon Patties when you’re looking for variety in seafood.
• Or stay crispy with the crowd-pleasing Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders for those non-seafood nights.

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And let me know in the comments how yours turned out. Did you spice up the glaze or keep it sweet and classic? Did you serve it over noodles or tuck it into lettuce wraps?

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