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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp Recipe

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Frying
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

These Hot Honey Fried Shrimp are a delicious combination of crispy fried shrimp coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture and drizzled with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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    Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
  • Buttermilk Marinade:

  • 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
  • Seasoned Flour:

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil
  • Hot Honey Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup (170 g) hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
  • Garnish:

  • Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, coat shrimp with buttermilk and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare Seasoned Flour: Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl.
  3. Dredge Shrimp: Dredge marinated shrimp in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
  4. Fry Shrimp: Fry coated shrimp in hot oil at 350°F until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Drizzle with Hot Honey: Remove shrimp from oil, drizzle with hot honey, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving