Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a must-try dish that combines crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors for an unforgettable experience. These succulent shrimp are coated in a crunchy panko batter, fried until golden, and drizzled with a delectable hot honey glaze. Ideal for any occasion—whether as an appetizer, main course, or part of a party platter—these shrimp are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Quick to prepare and easy to customize based on your spice preference, this recipe guarantees bold flavors with every bite.
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 (to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the shrimp thoroughly. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Set up a breading station with separate dishes for flour, buttermilk, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip it into buttermilk, then roll it in panko until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare the hot honey glaze by heating honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.
- Drain the fried shrimp on paper towels and drizzle with the hot honey glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg