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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

Delicious Hot Honey Fried Shrimp combines sweet and spicy flavors with a crispy texture, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 shrimp
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp Hot sauce (your favorite brand)
Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Hot Honey
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 tbsp Red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Bowls
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove shrimp from buttermilk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. In a small saucepan, heat honey and red pepper flakes over low heat until warm.
  5. Drizzle hot honey over the fried shrimp just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shrimpCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to personalize your Hot Honey Fried Shrimp with garlic powder or cayenne for an extra kick. You could also swap the honey for maple syrup or agave nectar, which provides a unique flavor twist.

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