Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful dish that marries crispy, golden-brown shrimp with a luscious sweet and spicy honey glaze. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this recipe will have everyone coming back for more. The vibrant flavors and textures create an unforgettable culinary experience that’s easy to prepare, making it a must-try for any seafood lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about 1 inch in the skillet)
Instructions
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp into the flour, shake off excess, then coat in egg, followed by breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a large bowl, drizzle hot honey over warm shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 shrimp (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg