Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delectable dish that perfectly marries crispy shrimp with a sweet and spicy glaze, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Ideal as an appetizer or main course, this recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a crunchy panko crust, then drizzled with a homemade hot honey glaze that adds a delightful kick. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, these shrimp are sure to impress with their bold flavors and appealing presentation. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for various serving options, Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire.
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
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for buttermilk, and one for panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then buttermilk, and finally coat it with panko.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare the hot honey glaze by melting honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (optional), and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.
- Drizzle glaze over the fried shrimp before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg