Description
A delightful blend of heat and sweetness, Hot Honey Fried Shrimp offers crispy texture and flavorful spice, making it perfect for gatherings or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Dip each large shrimp into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the shrimp in batches into the hot oil, avoiding crowding.
- Fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp and drain on paper towels.
- Toss the fried shrimp in warm hot honey until well coated.
- Serve immediately with extra hot honey on the side.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate garlic or onion powder into the flour mixture. Adjust cayenne to taste for spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: fried shrimp, hot honey shrimp, appetizers, seafood, spicy shrimp