Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful fusion of crispy textures and bold flavors, marrying the sweetness of honey with a spicy kick that tantalizes your taste buds. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual gathering or a festive celebration. With its crunchy panko coating and irresistible hot honey glaze, these shrimp can be served as an appetizer, in tacos, or over a bed of greens for a complete meal. Best of all, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an easy and quick option for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce (to taste)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 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 pepper.
- Set up breading stations with flour, buttermilk, and panko.
- Coat shrimp in flour, dip in buttermilk, then roll in panko until fully covered.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and mix in honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and vinegar. Drizzle over fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (140g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 180mg