Hot Honey Fried Shrimp (Printable)

Crispy golden shrimp tossed in sweet-spicy hot honey glaze. Perfect appetizer or main dish ready in 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, for serving

# Steps:

01 - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls. In the first, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Beat eggs in the second bowl. Place panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
03 - Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then press firmly into panko breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
04 - Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. 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 constantly until combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Toss fried shrimp in hot honey glaze until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chives or parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy panko shell stays crunchy even after tossing in the glaze, which feels like a small kitchen miracle
  • That hot honey creates this incredible sweet-heat balance that makes everyone reach for just one more
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when frying, or the oil temperature will drop and you'll end up with soggy, greasy shrimp instead of crispy ones
  • The glaze sets quickly, so toss the shrimp right before serving and don't make it too far in advance
03 -
  • Pat the shrimp ridiculously dry before breading, any moisture creates steam that makes the coating peel off
  • Let the breaded shrimp rest for 10 minutes before frying, this helps the coating adhere better

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