Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful fusion of crispy textures and bold flavors, sure to win over any crowd. These succulent shrimp are coated in a seasoned batter, fried to golden perfection, and generously drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This dish can easily transition from appetizers to main courses, making it perfect for any gathering or family dinner. With its quick preparation time and customizable heat levels, Hot Honey Fried Shrimp not only satisfies the taste buds but also offers versatility in serving options—from tacos to salads.
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 pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Set up a breading station with flour, buttermilk, and panko breadcrumbs in shallow dishes.
- Dip each shrimp into flour, then buttermilk, and finally coat with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if desired), and apple cider vinegar over low heat until mixed.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 150mg