Hot Honey Fried Shrimp: Crunchy, Sweet, Spicy Perfection

Enjoy Hot Honey Fried Shrimp, a crunchy and sweet seafood delight perfect for appetizers or main courses.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 shrimp

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Large Shrimp Thawed, peeled, and deveined
1 cup Buttermilk Or substitute with almond/coconut milk mixed with lemon juice

For the Coating

1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour as an alternative
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked preferred
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste

For Frying and Drizzling

2 cups Vegetable Oil Canola or peanut oil recommended
1/2 cup Hot Honey The star ingredient

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped

Equipment

Deep Pot
Slotted spoon
Baking sheet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
In a bowl, mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
Heat the oil in a deep pot to 350°F and fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes.
Drain fried shrimp on paper towels and drizzle with hot honey.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4shrimpCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For ultra-crispy shrimp, consider double dredging. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for best results.

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