Description
Sizzling hot honey fried shrimp brings Southern coastal charm to your dinner table with crispy, golden-brown seafood glazed in spicy-sweet nectar. Crunchy exterior and tender shrimp promise a delightful culinary adventure that highlights fresh ingredients and bold flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
Dry Ingredients for Coating:
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients and Garnish:
- 1 cup (245 grams) buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup (170 grams) hot honey (homemade or store-bought)
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a medium bowl and immerse the shrimp in buttermilk, ensuring each piece is thoroughly saturated. Allow the seafood to marinate at ambient temperature for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- Create a seasoning mixture by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a separate medium bowl. Thoroughly blend the dry ingredients.
- Extract each shrimp from the buttermilk marinade, permitting excess liquid to drain. Meticulously coat every shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, guaranteeing complete and even coverage.
- Position a large pot on the stovetop and add approximately 2 inches (5 centimeters) of vegetable oil. Utilize a candy or deep-fry thermometer to heat the oil to precisely 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper for draining the fried shrimp.
- When the oil reaches the optimal temperature, gently lower the flour-coated shrimp into the hot oil, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, periodically rotating to ensure uniform golden-brown crispiness.
- Carefully extract the crispy shrimp using a slotted spoon and transfer them to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle the hot honey generously over the freshly fried shrimp and sprinkle with chopped parsley as a final garnish. Serve immediately while still piping hot.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk to tenderize and infuse subtle tangy flavor, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Create a bold, spicy seasoning blend with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper for maximum flavor complexity.
- Maintain precise oil temperature at 350°F to achieve crispy, golden exterior without absorbing excess oil.
- Fry shrimp in small batches to prevent oil temperature drop and ensure even, crunchy coating.
- Hot honey drizzle adds sweet-spicy finish, transforming classic fried shrimp into a gourmet experience.
- Use parchment-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil and keep fried shrimp crisp before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 476 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 513 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg