Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances crispy, sweet, and spicy flavors. This recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a crunchy panko breadcrumb layer, all drizzled with a delectable hot honey glaze. Ideal for appetizers, main courses, or party platters, this dish is quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes! With customizable spice levels and versatile serving options, Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. Experience the joy of flavor-packed bites that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup honey
- 2–3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip into buttermilk, then roll in panko.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (optional), and apple cider vinegar; stir until well mixed.
- Drizzle the hot honey glaze over the fried shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg