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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

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🌟Hot Honey Fried Shrimp: where crispy meets spicy-sweet perfection! 🍤🔥 These crispy shrimp are glazed with a sticky-sweet honey sauce with just the right amount of heat. 😋 Perfectly crispy, bold, and bursting with flavor, it’s the dish you didn’t know you needed but won’t be able to stop craving! 💥

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  • Total Time: 28 minutes (including marinating time)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 pound Large Shrimp (thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on):Large, juicy shrimp are ideal for this recipe, offering the perfect texture when fried.

For the Buttermilk Marinade:

  • 1 cup Buttermilk:Buttermilk tenderizes the shrimp and creates a creamy coating for the flour to adhere to.

For the Seasoned Flour:

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour:Provides the base for the crispy coating on the shrimp.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika:Adds a mild smoky flavor to the shrimp coating.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder:Brings a savory flavor that complements the fried shrimp perfectly.
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder:Enhances the overall flavor with a subtle oniony undertone.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt and ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper:Seasonings that bring out the shrimp’s natural flavors.
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper:Adds a touch of heat that balances the sweet honey drizzle.

For Frying:

  • Vegetable Oil:Used for frying the shrimp to crispy perfection. You’ll need about 2 inches of oil in your pot.

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

  • ½ cup Hot Honey:Hot honey is a blend of honey and chili peppers, giving it a sweet and spicy kick. You can use store-bought or make your own by adding chili flakes to honey.

For Garnish:

  • Parsley (chopped):Adds a fresh, vibrant color and a bit of brightness to the dish.

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Shrimp

  1. Place the shrimp in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Pour the buttermilk over the shrimp, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
  3. Let the shrimp marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors and tenderize.

Step 2: Prepare the Seasoned Flour

  1. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Mix thoroughly to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.

Step 3: Coat the Shrimp

  1. After marinating, remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, letting any excess liquid drip off.
  2. Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, ensuring it is fully coated.
  3. Place the coated shrimp on a large baking sheet and repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Step 4: Heat the Oil

  1. In a large pot or deep-fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to monitor the oil temperature. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5: Fry the Shrimp

  1. When the oil is hot, tap off any excess flour from the shrimp and carefully place them into the oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  2. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
  3. After each batch, you may need to allow the oil to heat back up to 350°F.

Step 6: Drain and Drizzle with Hot Honey

  1. Once the shrimp are fried, use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a lined baking sheet to drain.
  2. Drizzle the hot honey over the fried shrimp, ensuring each piece is coated with the sweet and spicy sauce.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

  1. Garnish the shrimp with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.
  2. Serve immediately while hot with extra hot honey on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Adjust the Heat:
    If you like things spicier, add more cayenne pepper to the flour or use a hotter variety of chili flakes in the hot honey.
  • Make Your Own Hot Honey:
    To make homemade hot honey, simply heat up honey and infuse it with chili flakes or your favorite hot peppers. Let it steep for a few hours for maximum flavor.
  • Double the Recipe:
    If you’re serving a crowd, consider doubling the recipe to make sure there’s plenty to go around. These shrimp disappear fast!
  • Air Fryer Option:
    For a lighter version, you can cook the shrimp in an air fryer at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
  • Author: Paula Susan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes