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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Enjoy these crispy fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze that's sure to impress your taste buds!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp are thoroughly cleaned.
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use for coating shrimp.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Adds flavor to the breading.
  • 1 tsp onion powder Enhances the breading taste.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika Gives a smoky flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper Adjust to taste for heat.
  • 0.5 tsp salt Season the breading.
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper Adds a hint of spice.
Egg Wash
  • 2 large eggs Helps the flour adhere.
  • 2 tbsp milk Creates a smooth egg wash.
Frying
  • 500 ml vegetable oil for frying Ensure oil is hot before frying.
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey Sweetens the sauce.
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter Adds richness to the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Balances the sweetness.
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes Adds extra heat.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
  3. Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. For the hot honey sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan, then stir in honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Heat until combined.
  6. Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the fried shrimp before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, fry shrimp in batches and ensure the oil is hot enough. Serve immediately for best results.