Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that brings together crispy, golden shrimp with a sweet and spicy homemade hot honey sauce. This dish is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, offering versatility as both an appetizer and a main course. The crunchy texture paired with the delightful heat of hot honey creates a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds. With easy preparation and quick cooking time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in under 30 minutes. Whether served alongside fluffy rice, in tacos, or on a fresh salad, Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour with spices to prepare coating.
- Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a large pot.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove shrimp and drizzle with hot honey; garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg