Hot Honey Fried Shrimp (Print)
Golden crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze, ready in just 35 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Breading
04 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
05 - ½ cup cornstarch
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ Frying
10 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Hot Honey Glaze
11 - ⅓ cup honey
12 - 2 tbsp hot sauce
13 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
14 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley
16 - Lemon wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Set up three shallow bowls: combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in the first; beat eggs in the second; place panko breadcrumbs in the third.
03 - Dredge each shrimp in flour mixture, dip into beaten eggs, then press firmly into panko to coat thoroughly.
04 - Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
05 - Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
06 - In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir until combined and heated through.
07 - Toss fried shrimp with hot honey glaze until evenly coated.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives or parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The crunch of the panko against the sticky spicy glaze creates this incredible texture contrast that keeps you reaching for just one more
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something youd order at a trendy restaurant on date night
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will drop the oil temperature and make the shrimp soggy, so fry in small batches and let the oil return to temperature between them
- The glaze should be warm, not hot, when you toss it with the shrimp or youll lose that precious crunch you worked so hard to achieve
03 -
- Let the breaded shrimp rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating adhere better during cooking
- Buy the largest shrimp you can afford, they shrink during cooking and bigger ones hold more of that delicious glaze