Description
This Mongolian Shrimp recipe features crispy, tender shrimp coated in a flavorful, sweet, and spicy sauce. Perfectly fried and tossed in a savory blend of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this dish brings a delicious twist to traditional Mongolian flavors in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Breading
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
- Cooking oil, for frying (vegetable, peanut, or canola oil)
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Bread Shrimp: Set up two shallow dishes, one with the beaten egg and one with the flour. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture to coat fully, then dredge thoroughly in the flour. Place the breaded shrimp onto a wire rack to set.
- Fry Shrimp: Heat ½ inch of cooking oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shrimp in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet, cooking each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain shrimp on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make Sauce: Remove excess oil from the skillet and wipe clean. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add sesame oil, honey, oyster sauce, ketchup, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water to the skillet. Whisk together well to combine all the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
- Thicken Sauce: Continue cooking the sauce while stirring constantly until it thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Add the fried shrimp back to the skillet and toss them thoroughly in the thickened sauce to coat evenly. Serve immediately with steamed rice or your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature (350°F) to achieve perfectly crispy shrimp without greasy results.
- You can adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour and soy sauce with gluten-free alternatives.
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the amount of honey slightly.
- Serve with steamed white rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
