Description
Crispy Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delicious and spicy dish that combines the crunch of fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy honey sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove shrimp from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove shrimp from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and hot sauce over low heat, stirring until warmed and well mixed.
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the fried shrimp and toss to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the shrimp before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg