Welcome to another delicious recipe post! Today, we’re diving into a dish that combines crispy fried shrimp with the sweet heat of hot honey. This Hot Honey Fried Shrimp recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend treat. Let’s get started!
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
Directions
Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp
- To a medium bowl, add shrimp.
- Pour buttermilk over the shrimp, ensuring each is well coated.
- Marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Coating
- In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Mix well and set aside.
Step 3: Coat the Shrimp
- Working one at a time, remove shrimp from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off.
- Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place on a large baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp.
Step 4: Fry the Shrimp
- In a large pot over medium heat, add about 2 inches of vegetable oil.
- Heat the oil to 350°F using a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Once the oil is ready, shake off any excess flour and carefully transfer the coated shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
Step 5: Serve
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shrimp to the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot.
Quick Tips
- Oil Temperature: Ensure the oil is at 350°F for optimal frying. Too low and the shrimp will be greasy; too high and they’ll burn.
- Batch Frying: Fry the shrimp in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature and overcrowding the pot, which can result in soggy shrimp.
Nutritional Information
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Servings: 4
Conclusion
This Hot Honey Fried Shrimp recipe is a delightful blend of spicy and sweet flavors, with a crispy texture that’s hard to resist. It’s quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy!
Feel free to share your cooking experiences and any tweaks you made to the recipe in the comments below. Happy cooking!
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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Discover the enticing blend of sweetness and heat with our Hot Honey Fried Shrimp, a dish that promises to delight your palate. Each shrimp is bathed in buttermilk, coated with a blend of spices, and fried to perfection, creating a crispy exterior that yields to a juicy, tender bite. Drizzled with hot honey, this dish is a perfect harmony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
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 buttermilk over the shrimp, ensuring each is well coated. Marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Working one at a time, remove shrimp from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Place on a large baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp.
In a large pot over medium heat, add about 2 inches of vegetable oil. Heat the oil to 350°F using a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Once the oil is ready, shake off any excess flour and carefully transfer the coated shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shrimp to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 510