Hot Honey Fried Shrimp - Easy Recipes for Any Night
Crispy fried shrimp drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey. Perfect for easy dinners and special occasions alike.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (for hot honey)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
- Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove shrimp from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and 2 tablespoons hot sauce. Warm gently over low heat.
- Drizzle hot honey over fried shrimp before serving.