Description
A delicious recipe for Hot Honey Fried Shrimp that combines crispy fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more to taste)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp to the buttermilk mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey and sriracha over low heat, stirring until well mixed.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the fried shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, double-dip the shrimp by returning them to the buttermilk after the first coating of flour and then dredging them in the flour mixture again.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken tenders or tofu for a different protein option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg