Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines crispy fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy honey glaze, offering a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a separate saucepan, combine honey and hot sauce over low heat until warmed and mixed.
- Once the shrimp are cooked, toss them in the hot honey mixture until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce based on your spice preference.
- For extra crunch, double-dip the shrimp in buttermilk and flour.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Fried Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Spicy Shrimp, Appetizer