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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

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This dish elevates typical fried shrimp with its crispy exterior and a delightful sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. It’s perfect for appetizers or main courses.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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 shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
  • Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  • Dredge shrimp in seasoned flour mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a pot.
  • Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Drain on parchment paper and drizzle with hot honey and garnish with parsley.

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Notes

Keep the oil temperature consistent for crispy shrimp.
Customize heat level by adjusting cayenne pepper.
For added flavor, mix in lemon zest with hot honey.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 150