Description
Crispy hot honey fried shrimp brings sizzling Southern charm to seafood lovers’ tables, combining golden-brown crunch with a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Drizzled with locally sourced honey and chili flakes, these shrimp promise a mouthwatering experience that will delight you from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Meticulously blot excess moisture from shrimp using clean kitchen towels to ensure optimal crispiness.
- Construct three distinct seasoning zones: first, blend flour with cornstarch and aromatic spices; second, whisk eggs and buttermilk into a smooth liquid; third, spread panko breadcrumbs for final coating.
- Transform each shrimp by first dusting with seasoned flour mixture, submerging in egg wash, then thoroughly encasing with crispy breadcrumbs.
- Prepare oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet, heating to precisely 350°F for perfect golden frying conditions.
- Carefully lower breaded shrimp into hot oil, cooking in small batches to maintain temperature, rotating once until exterior achieves a rich amber-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Craft a luxurious glaze by gently melting butter, incorporating hot honey, umami-rich soy sauce, and fiery chili flakes into a harmonious sauce.
- Delicately enrobe freshly fried shrimp in the glossy, spicy-sweet honey mixture, ensuring each piece receives an even, tantalizing coating.
- Elevate presentation by scattering toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions, serving immediately to preserve maximum crunch and temperature.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before breading to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better adherence of breading and smoother coating process.
- For gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend and use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Control oil temperature carefully between 350-375°F to prevent burning and maintain perfect golden-brown exterior while keeping shrimp tender inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg