Crispy Honey Chipotle Shrimp (Printer-Friendly Version)
Golden crispy breaded shrimp tossed in honey chipotle glaze, perfect over rice with lime wedges.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Seafood
01 -
450 grams large shrimp, deveined and tails removed
→ Seasoning
02 -
Kosher salt, to taste
03 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 -
1 teaspoon chili powder
→ Breading
05 -
60 grams all-purpose flour
06 -
2 large eggs, beaten
07 -
100 grams panko bread crumbs
→ Sauce
08 -
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
09 -
60 milliliters adobo sauce
10 -
60 milliliters honey
11 -
Juice of 1 lime (approximately 30 milliliters)
→ Cooking oil
12 -
30 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
→ Serving
13 -
Cooked rice, as needed
14 -
Lime wedges, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Pat shrimp dry using paper towels. Season evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 -
Place the flour seasoned with chili powder, salt, and pepper in one shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a second bowl. Place panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.
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Coat each shrimp first in the seasoned flour, then dip into beaten eggs, and finally press into the panko bread crumbs until fully covered.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for approximately 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a warm plate.
05 -
Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, honey, and lime juice to the skillet. Simmer and stir frequently until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
06 -
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss gently to coat thoroughly with the honey chipotle sauce.
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Distribute cooked rice onto plates. Top with the honey chipotle shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
01 -
For extra crispiness, pat shrimp thoroughly dry before breading. Adjust chipotle quantity to control spiciness according to preference.