Hot Honey Fried Shrimp (Printable version)

Golden crispy shrimp coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, ready in just 35 minutes.

# What you need:

→ 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, for serving

# How To:

01 - Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels, then season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Arrange 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 the flour mixture, shaking off excess, dip into beaten egg, then press firmly into panko to coat thoroughly.
04 - Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven and heat to 350°F.
05 - Fry shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
06 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir until fully combined and heated through.
07 - Toss fried shrimp in hot honey glaze until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives or parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat combination is absolutely addictive and keeps everyone coming back for more
  • Crispy panko coating stays crunchy even after tossing in the honey glaze
  • Ready in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Room temperature shrimp bread better than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Crowding the pan drops the oil temperature and makes everything soggy
  • The glaze sets quickly so toss the shrimp immediately after frying
03 -
  • Use shrimp that are completely dry or the breading will slide right off
  • Double bread for extra crunch by repeating the egg and panko steps
  • Keep finished shrimp warm in a 200 degree F oven while you finish frying

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