Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hot Honey Fried Shrimp, where crispy, golden shrimp meet a sweet and spicy homemade hot honey drizzle. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner. The tender shrimp marinated in buttermilk ensures every bite is juicy, while the seasoned coating delivers an irresistible crunch. Serve it as an appetizer or as a main course alongside your favorite sides, and watch it disappear from the table in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp (thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- ½ cup hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F.
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and drizzle with hot honey.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces of shrimp (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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