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honey sesame shrimp

Ingredients For honey sesame shrimp

  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • oil, for frying
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 lb
    shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten
  • pinch
    pepper
  • pinch
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame seeds

How To Make honey sesame shrimp

  • 1
    Sift flour and salt and pepper into a bowl.
  • 2
    Make a well in the center, add egg and water, and gradually mix in the flour; beat to a smooth batter and set aside for 10 minutes
  • 3
    Meanwhile, toss shrimp in cornstarch and coat well; shake off any excess cornstarch.
  • 4
    Add shrimp to batter and coat well.
  • 5
    Heat oil in wok and add shrimp, a few at a time; cook until batter is golden.
  • 6
    Remove shrimp, drain on paper towels, and keep warm; repeat until all shrimp have been fried.
  • 7
    Carefully remove hot oil from wok.
  • 8
    Gently heat sesame oil in pan; add honey and stir until mixed well and heat through.
  • 9
    Add shrimp to mixture and toss well.
  • 10
    Sprinkle over sesame seeds and again toss well.
  • 11
    Serve immediately.

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