Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful fusion of crispy shrimp and a sweet, spicy glaze that tantalizes your taste buds. This dish is perfect for casual dinners or entertaining guests, making it a must-try in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Hot honey (store-bought or homemade with honey and hot sauce)
- All-purpose flour (or cornstarch/gluten-free flour blend)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Old Bay or Cajun seasoning (optional)
- Eggs (or flax egg/store-bought egg replacement)
- Panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs/crushed cornflakes)
- Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Start by rinsing the shrimp under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Set Up Your Breading Station: In one bowl, mix the flour with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, pour in the panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the Shrimp: Take each shrimp and first coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg, followed by the panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour in enough oil to cover the bottom by about half an inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Fry the Shrimp: Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Drizzle with Hot Honey: Once all the shrimp are fried, place them in a large bowl and drizzle generously with hot honey. Toss gently to coat all the shrimp evenly.
- Serve: Serve the Hot Honey Fried Shrimp warm, garnished with chopped parsley or scallions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Maintain oil temperature for even cooking, experiment with spice levels, and serve with coleslaw or a side salad for a complete meal.