Description
Succulent hot honey fried shrimp bring Southern comfort and spicy-sweet perfection to seafood lovers. Crispy golden coating and zesty honey glaze create an irresistible meal that satisfies spice cravings with remarkable flavor complexity.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (170 g) hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate: Submerge shrimp in buttermilk, allowing seafood to absorb flavors at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Seasoning: Whisk flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a uniform coating mixture.
- Coat Shrimp: Drain shrimp from buttermilk, then meticulously dredge each piece in seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat Oil: Position large pot on stovetop, fill with vegetable oil to 2-inch depth. Use deep-fry thermometer to heat oil to precisely 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Fry Technique: Carefully lower flour-coated shrimp into hot oil in small batches, preventing overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior and crispy texture.
- Drain and Finish: Transfer crispy shrimp to parchment-lined baking sheet using slotted spoon. Generously drizzle hot honey over fried shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley for vibrant garnish. Serve immediately while piping hot and supremely crisp.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Buttermilk bath helps tenderize shrimp and adds subtle tangy flavor, so don’t skip the 15-minute resting period.
- Maintain Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently at 350°F to ensure crispy exterior without greasy texture; use a thermometer for precision.
- Batch Frying Matters: Work in small groups to prevent oil temperature drop and guarantee even, golden-brown coating on each shrimp.
- Serve Immediately: Hot honey and crispy shrimp are best enjoyed right after cooking to preserve maximum crunchiness and flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg