Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delectable dish that perfectly marries crispy texture with sweet and spicy flavors. The shrimp are coated in a light batter, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a drizzle of hot honey glaze that adds an irresistible kick. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, this quick-to-prepare dish will leave your guests clamoring for more. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Plus, you can easily customize the heat level to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
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 (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in buttermilk, and roll in panko.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C) and fry shrimp until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- For the hot honey glaze: melt butter in a saucepan; stir in honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes until heated.
- Drizzle glaze over shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (90g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 170mg