Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful fusion of crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors that will elevate any meal or gathering. These golden-brown shrimp are coated in a flavorful batter, fried to perfection, and drizzled with a delicious hot honey glaze that adds just the right amount of heat. Perfect for appetizers, main courses, or party platters, this dish is quick to prepare and can be easily customized to suit your taste. With its irresistible crunch and bold flavor profile, it’s no wonder this recipe becomes a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry. In a large bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp in the spice mixture.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, buttermilk in another, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then buttermilk, followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar until combined.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg