Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a spicy and sweet dish that combines crispy fried shrimp with a delicious hot honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove shrimp from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Stir until warmed and well mixed.
- Drizzle the hot honey mixture over the fried shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, double-dip the shrimp by returning them to the buttermilk after the first dredge and then coating them again in the flour mixture.
- Try adding different spices to the flour mixture, such as cayenne pepper for extra heat or Italian seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg