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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Irresistible Hot Honey Fried Shrimp You’ll Crave Again and Again

Delicious Hot Honey Fried Shrimp combines crispy texture with sweet and spicy flavors, making it a must-try appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 inches vegetable oil for frying
For the Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free options can be used
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce adjust according to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • a pinch red pepper flakes for extra heat

Equipment

  • small saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • deep-sided pan or fryer
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Fried Shrimp
  1. Prepare Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, unsalted butter, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Heat over medium-low for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. Prep Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Make Egg Wash: In another bowl, beat eggs and milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep-sided pan and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Coat Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, dip in egg wash, then return to the flour.
  7. Fry Shrimp: Carefully place coated shrimp in hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Toss in Sauce: Once fried, transfer shrimp to a bowl and toss with hot honey sauce until coated.
  9. Serve: Plate the shrimp and serve with extra hot honey sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure shrimp are dry before coating to achieve maximum crispiness.

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