Description
Crispy fried shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, making it the ideal appetizer or main dish with a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then coat in flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry shrimp until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and vinegar; heat until warmed and well combined.
- Toss fried shrimp in the hot honey mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
For a spicier version, add more hot sauce to the honey mixture. Ensure oil is at 350°F for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 25g