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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Crispy, juicy shrimp coated in a sweet-spicy hot honey glaze! Perfectly golden fried shrimp with the ideal balance of crunch, sweetness, and heat. A must-try for seafood lovers!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep-fry thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Shrimp:

  • 1½ pounds large shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

  • 1 cup honey
  • ¼ cup hot sauce Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

  • If frozen, thaw shrimp under cold running water.
  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on if desired.
  • Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and let sit for 10-15 minutes.

Step 2: Set Up the Dredging Station

  • In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup flour, ½ cup cornstarch, baking powder, and half the seasonings.
  • In a second dish, whisk eggs and buttermilk.
  • In a third dish, mix remaining flour, cornstarch, and seasonings.

Step 3: Coat the Shrimp

  • Dredge shrimp in the first flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the second flour mixture.
  • Place coated shrimp on a wire rack and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Fry the Shrimp

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Step 5: Make the Hot Honey Sauce

  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in honey, hot sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 6: Glaze the Shrimp

  • While shrimp is still hot, drizzle or toss with warm honey sauce.
  • Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness: Double-dredge shrimp by repeating the flour-egg-flour process.
  • Want it spicier? Increase red pepper flakes or use ghost pepper powder.
  • Milder version? Reduce cayenne and opt for a milder hot sauce.
  • Storage tip: Keep sauce separate and drizzle just before serving to maintain crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSodium: 900mgSugar: 25g
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