Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a delightful fusion of crispy, golden shrimp and a tantalizing sweet-spicy honey glaze. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, bringing the vibrant flavors of a beachside shack right to your table. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, followed by the warmth of hot honey that elevates your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1–2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with cornstarch.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (around 350°F).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drizzle with hot honey while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 150mg