HONEY SESAME SHRIMP

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.