Hot Honey Fried Shrimp Recipe
These Hot Honey Fried Shrimp are a delicious combination of crispy fried shrimp coated in a spicy, sweet honey glaze. Perfect as a party appetizer or served over rice for a flavorful main dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for frying
For the hot honey glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Coat the shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a pan and fry the coated shrimp until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the hot honey glaze: In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Coat the shrimp: Toss the fried shrimp in the hot honey glaze until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the Hot Honey Fried Shrimp hot, garnished with extra red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy coating on the shrimp.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your spice preference.
- These shrimp are best served immediately to maintain their crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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