Crispy Honey Prawns
Delicious honey prawns with a delightful crunch that stays crispy for ages, perfect for impressing guests or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound prawns, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- as needed Oil for frying Use enough oil to fry prawns.
For the Honey Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Instructions
Preparation
- Ensure the prawns are peeled and deveined nicely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Toss the prawns in the mixture until they’re well-coated.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, carefully add the prawns a few at a time and fry until golden brown—about 3-4 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until just warm and mixed.
- Once the prawns are crispy, drizzle the honey sauce over the top.
- Plate them up and enjoy your crispy honey prawns right away!
Notes
For extra crunch, you can double-dip the prawns in the flour mixture before frying. Make sure your oil is hot enough to avoid greasy prawns.