Hot Honey Fried Shrimp (Print-Friendly Format)
Crispy shrimp served with sweet, spicy hot honey glaze for a bold yet balanced flavor experience.
# Required Ingredients:
→ For the Shrimp
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450 grams 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 sea salt
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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120 grams all-purpose flour
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240 millilitres buttermilk
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60 grams panko breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
→ For the Hot Honey Glaze
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120 millilitres honey
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30–45 millilitres hot sauce, to taste
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14 grams unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, optional
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15 millilitres apple cider vinegar
# How to Make It:
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Pat shrimp dry using paper towels. Toss with garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper until well coated.
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Arrange three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
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Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip into buttermilk, then press into panko breadcrumbs ensuring a complete, even coating. Arrange coated shrimp on a tray.
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Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or heavy pot to a depth of 5 cm. Heat to 175°C, monitoring with a kitchen thermometer.
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Add shrimp in small batches to the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes, turning as needed, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
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Combine honey, hot sauce, butter, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat gently over medium, stirring until butter melts and glaze is smooth. Remove from heat.
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Arrange fried shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with hot honey glaze or serve the glaze alongside for dipping.
# Additional Information:
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For maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan during frying and ensure the oil temperature recovers between batches.