Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines crispy, golden-brown shrimp with a sweet and spicy glaze that leaves your taste buds dancing. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re entertaining guests at a party or whipping up a quick weeknight meal. The juicy shrimp are coated in panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch, while the hot honey glaze adds an irresistible kick. With easy preparation and customizable heat levels, you can tailor this dish to suit your taste. Enjoy it as an appetizer, over rice or in tacos for a versatile dining experience.
Ingredients
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss in the shrimp until well-coated.
- Set up three shallow dishes with flour, buttermilk, and panko breadcrumbs. Dip each shrimp in flour, then buttermilk, and finally coat with the panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat (about 350°F). Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side), then drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until melted.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp or serve alongside for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (130g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Adjust the heat of the glaze by varying the amount of hot sauce to match your preference. For an added crunch, consider adding finely crushed nuts to the panko breadcrumb coating.