Description

These Hot Honey Fried Shrimp are a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, offering crispy, golden shrimp coated in a flavorful seasoning and tossed in a tangy hot honey glaze. Quick and easy, they are ideal for a weeknight dinner or as a party appetizer.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup buttermilk

Oil for frying

⅓ cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)

Optional garnish: chopped chives or parsley

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Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Make the Spice Mix: In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk, then coat in the seasoned flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Add the Hot Honey: Toss the fried shrimp in a mixing bowl with hot honey until evenly coated.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

If you prefer more spice, adjust the cayenne pepper or add red pepper flakes to the hot honey.

For the crispiest texture, make sure the shrimp are well-coated with the flour mixture before frying.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 150mg