Description
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that combines the crunch of perfectly fried shrimp with the sweet heat of hot honey. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe will elevate your culinary experience and have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup hot honey (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by rinsing and patting them dry to ensure crispiness.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
- Dip each shrimp into the egg wash, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drizzle hot honey over the warm shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg