Description
Spicy-sweet Hot Honey Fried Shrimp dazzles with crispy golden coating and zesty honey glaze, promising a flavor explosion. Seafood enthusiasts will savor this irresistible Southern-inspired dish that brings restaurant-quality magic right to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seafood:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp (optional)
Coating and Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Hot Honey and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by thoroughly patting them dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy coating.
- Create the seasoned flour mixture by combining flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a large shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a separate bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and coat again with the flour mixture, creating a double-layer crispy coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F, ensuring the oil is hot enough for crisp frying.
- Carefully lower the coated shrimp into the hot oil in small batches, avoiding overcrowding, and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Prepare the hot honey glaze by whisking honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan, warming gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle the spicy honey glaze over the hot fried shrimp, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry to achieve an irresistibly crispy exterior that won’t get soggy or steam during frying.
- Double-coating technique creates an extra crunchy layer that locks in moisture and provides a satisfying textural contrast.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350°F to prevent greasy shrimp and ensure even golden-brown coloring.
- Adjust hot honey glaze heat level by reducing or increasing hot sauce and red pepper flakes for personalized spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg