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Crispy Honey Sriracha Shrimp is a sweet, spicy, and crunchy dish where battered shrimp are fried until golden and tossed in a glossy sauce made from honey, sriracha, garlic, and a touch of soy. The crispy coating soaks up the sticky glaze, creating a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory umami. It’s quick to make, incredibly flavorful, and works great served over rice, noodles, or as an addictive appetizer.
Key Ingredients For Honey Sriracha Shrimp
- Shrimp – Large shrimp work best because they stay juicy inside while getting crispy on the outside.
- Honey – Adds natural sweetness and helps create the sticky glaze that coats the shrimp.
- Sriracha – Brings the signature chili heat along with garlic flavor and a slight tang.
- Garlic – Enhances the savory depth of the sauce and balances the sweetness of the honey.
- Soy Sauce – Adds umami and a salty backbone to round out the sauce.
- Cornstarch or Flour – Creates the light, crispy coating when the shrimp are fried.
- Oil for Frying – Helps achieve a golden, crunchy exterior on the shrimp.
Honey Sriracha Shrimp
This honey sriracha shrimp recipe is super simple to make at home and it takes less than 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 2 lbs shrimp, (peeled)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup corn starch
Sauce ingredients
- 2 cloves grated garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- ½ tbsp oyster sauce
Instructions
- Into a bowl season your peeled shrimp with salt, paprika, garlic powder, and sugar.2 lbs shrimp, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp sugar
- Add corn starch and toss to coat each piece completely.½ cup corn starch
- Shallow fry in a layer of oil on med-high heat. Only takes 1 minute on each side.
- Set aside the crispy shrimp.
- Into a separate bowl mix together all the sauce ingredients.2 cloves grated garlic, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp chili flakes, ½ tbsp oyster sauce
- Add the sauce into a pan over medium heat.
- Once it starts to bubble, add the crispy shrimp back in to coat. Top with green onions and enjoy.
