Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful culinary creation that fuses crispy, golden-fried shrimp with a tantalizing hot honey glaze, delivering an explosion of sweet and spicy flavors. Perfect for any occasion, whether as an appetizer, main dish, or party platter, this dish is sure to be a crowd favorite. With its quick preparation time and easy customization options for heat levels, anyone can whip up this irresistible seafood treat. The crunchy panko coating adds texture while the honey glaze brings a sticky sweetness that keeps everyone coming back for more!
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, for extra heat)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with buttermilk, one with seasoned flour mixture, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp into buttermilk, then dredge in flour mixture, followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; remove to drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine honey, butter, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar until melted.
- Drizzle glaze over shrimp before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fried shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg