Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is an irresistible dish that marries crispy textures with a delightful sweet-and-spicy kick. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or an exciting party appetizer, this recipe is designed to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- Dip each shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with the seasoned flour mixture. Repeat for extra crunch by dipping again in buttermilk before rolling in panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the glaze, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (optional), and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over low heat until melted.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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