Description
Spicy meets sweet in this irresistible hot honey fried shrimp recipe that dances between crispy and succulent textures. Golden-brown shrimp glazed with zesty honey promises a flavor adventure you cannot resist, delivering pure culinary excitement in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Coating:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Hot Honey Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and combine flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create a uniform dry coating mixture.
- Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a separate bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Pat shrimp completely dry using paper towels to ensure crisp breading adherence.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into egg-buttermilk mixture, and return to flour for a double coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F, ensuring oil is hot enough for immediate sizzling.
- Carefully lower coated shrimp into hot oil, frying in small batches to maintain oil temperature, about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried shrimp with a slotted spoon, placing on wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prepare hot honey glaze by whisking honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan, warming gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle warm hot honey glaze generously over crispy fried shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately for maximum crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Pat shrimp thoroughly dry to achieve extra crispy exterior and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Double-coat shrimp in seasoned flour and egg mixture for maximum crunch and flavor penetration.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, ensuring even golden-brown coating without burning.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with rice flour or cornstarch for a lighter, equally crispy breading option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg