Description
Crispy hot honey fried shrimp with a perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup honey
- 2-3 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix the buttermilk with the shrimp and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper with flour.
- Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined sheet.
- For the hot honey glaze, heat honey, hot sauce, butter, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over low heat.
- Drizzle the glaze over the fried shrimp or serve on the side.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are dry before dredging for crispy coating. Adjust hot sauce in glaze for heat preference.