Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is large shrimp, deep-fried until nice and crispy, then tossed in homemade hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick to each bite! Serve as an appetizer with more hot honey for dipping. Or, enjoy the shrimp as the main course with a side dish or two. Any way you serve it, the shrimp will be a hit!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 904kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- 1 cup (125 g) 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 (170 g) hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- To a medium bowl, add shrimp. Pour the buttermilk over the shrimp, making sure to coat each one. Marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- To a separate medium bowl, add flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- Working one at a time, remove the shrimp from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Dredge the shrimp generously in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure to coat the entire surface of each shrimp. Place on a large baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- To a large pot over medium heat, add about 2 inches of vegetable oil. Using a candy or deep-fry thermometer, bring the oil to a temperature of 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- When ready, tap off any excess flour and carefully transfer coated shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy. (Please note: You may have to let the oil heat up to 350°F again after each batch of fried shrimp.)
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place onto the lined baking sheet. Drizzle shrimp with hot honey.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 904kcal