Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly blends crispy fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This recipe is ideal for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to elegant dinner parties. The crunchy panko coating adds texture, while the hot honey glaze elevates the flavor profile, making every bite truly irresistible. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish can be served as an appetizer or a main course, and it’s easily customizable to suit your spice preferences. Enjoy these delicious bites that are sure to impress your guests and keep them 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
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Set up a breading station with flour, buttermilk, and panko breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Coat each shrimp by dipping in flour, then buttermilk, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar until heated through.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 130mg