Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that combines the crunch of perfectly fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also takes under 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Whether served as an appetizer, taco filling, or over rice, these flavorful bites are sure to please a crowd. Customize the heat level to your preference and enjoy this delightful seafood treat that’s bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for buttermilk, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp into flour, then buttermilk, followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in small batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried shrimp (approx. 112g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg