Description
Indulge in the delicious taste of Hot Honey Fried Shrimp, a perfect blend of crispy textures and a sweet-spicy glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience! Ideal for dinner parties, family gatherings, or as a standout appetizer, these golden-brown shrimp are sure to impress. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Customize the heat level to suit your palate and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors in every bite.
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 (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season them with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread each shrimp by dredging it in flour, dipping it in buttermilk, then coating it in panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or Dutch oven until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown. 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 melted.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ lb (113g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 150mg