Hot Honey Fried Shrimp (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy fried shrimp meets spicy-sweet hot honey glaze for an unforgettable flavor fusion that's ready in 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Shrimp
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450 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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120 g all-purpose flour
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240 ml buttermilk
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60 g panko breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil, for deep frying
→ Hot Honey Glaze
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120 ml honey
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30–45 ml hot sauce
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15 g unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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15 ml apple cider vinegar
# How to Prepare:
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Pat shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Place flour in a shallow dish, pour buttermilk into a second dish, and spread panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
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Dredge each shrimp in flour, tapping off excess. Dip into buttermilk, then press firmly into panko to ensure complete coating.
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Place breaded shrimp on a plate or tray and repeat the coating process with all shrimp.
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Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot until 5 cm deep. Heat to 175°C (350°F).
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Fry shrimp in small batches for 2–3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pan.
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Remove shrimp using a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
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In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if desired), and apple cider vinegar. Heat on medium, stirring, until butter melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
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Arrange hot fried shrimp on a serving plate. Drizzle with hot honey glaze or offer glaze alongside as a dipping sauce.
# Extra Tips:
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For extra heat, increase the amount of hot sauce or add additional red pepper flakes.
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Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain oil temperature for crisp, evenly-fried shrimp.