Description
This Hot Honey Fried Shrimp recipe features crispy, golden fried shrimp coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb crust, tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, it combines the heat of hot sauce and red pepper flakes with the sweetness of honey and buttery richness, making a delicious crowd-pleaser in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Hot Honey Glaze
- â…“ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season them evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to infuse flavor.
- Prepare Dredging Stations: Set up three bowls—one with all-purpose flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs for coating the shrimp.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp first into the flour, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Place the coated shrimp on a tray ready for frying.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot and heat it to 350°F (175°C), suitable for deep frying to achieve a crispy crust.
- Fry Shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove them and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make Hot Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth, melted, and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Serve: Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp or serve it alongside as a dipping sauce to enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and red pepper flakes according to your preferred heat level.
- Make sure the oil temperature is consistent to avoid greasy or undercooked shrimp.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best taste and texture.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- If desired, garnish with chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for added freshness.
