Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful dish that brings together crispy shrimp with a sweet and spicy glaze, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Coated in a flavorful batter, these golden-brown morsels are perfect as appetizers or part of a main course. With just a hint of heat from the hot honey glaze, every bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Easy to prepare and customize, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining friends. Get ready to impress with this mouthwatering seafood sensation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, then dip into buttermilk, and coat with panko crumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the hot honey glaze, melt butter in a saucepan and mix in honey and hot sauce; warm without boiling.
- Drizzle the glaze over fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg