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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp Recipe - Sweet & Spicy Perfection

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp Recipe – Sweet & Spicy Perfection

Description

Welcome to a spicy and sweet journey with Hot Honey Fried Shrimp! This recipe brings the perfect combination of crispy fried shrimp coated in a homemade hot honey glaze. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or the main event, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and those of anyone you serve. Hot Honey Fried Shrimp brings together rich textures, a tantalizing spice, and a delightful sweetness that’s unforgettable!

Ingredients

Scale

 

  • 1 pound large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup 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 hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, add your cleaned shrimp. Pour the buttermilk over the shrimp, ensuring each shrimp is well-coated. Allow them to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.

Step 2: Create the Seasoned Coating

  1. Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3: Coat the Shrimp

  1. Dredge the Shrimp: Remove one shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Coat it in the seasoned flour mixture. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Step 4: Heat the Oil

  1. Prepare for Frying: Add about 2 inches of vegetable oil to a large pot and heat to 350°F. Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the right temperature.

Step 5: Fry the Shrimp

  1. Fry the Shrimp in Batches: Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 6: Add Hot Honey and Garnish

  1. Coat with Hot Honey: Place the fried shrimp on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle hot honey over the shrimp and garnish with chopped parsley.

Helpful Tip: To keep the shrimp crispy while frying in batches, reheat the oil to 350°F between batches.

Equipment

Notes

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Hot Honey Varieties: Experiment with store-bought or homemade hot honey varieties to change the sweetness or spice level.
  • Batch Frying Tips: Fry in small batches to prevent temperature drops in the oil.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/hot-honey-fried-shrimp-recipe-sweet-spicy-perfection/