Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a delicious, succulent
homemade Hot Honey sauce!
You can Serve these Yummy hot honey fried shrimp as an appetizer or
make it a meal by pairing with some crispy French fries or use in a lettuce or sandwich wrap!
I just love this irresistible combination. My hot honey fried shrimp are so mouthwatering, with the perfect flavor. This shrimp recipe is so simple & comes together in no time. These are the perfect snack or appetizer to make from the comfort of your home. They are a fan favorite and a sure crowd pleaser.
My hot honey fried shrimp is so Flavorful and delectable, with the right amount of spice and sweet. The flavors mesh so well and make this shrimp dish exquisite. This recipe is Perfect for busy nights- especially if you want to cook something quick. Just pair these hot honey shrimp with some crispy French fries.
My honey hot fried shrimp comes together in under 15 minutes, especially once the shrimp is prepped beforehand. Feel free to adjust and tweak this recipe to your liking. Do not hesitate to experiment in the kitchen. There are so many variations of this recipe, so feel free to make it your own by adding your own twist.
This recipe will not disappoint, it’s a definite crowd pleaser.
The shrimp is fried to a crisp and tossed in a succulent hot honey sauce.
The sweet and spicy flavors mesh so well and make this flavorful dish a treat!
Hot Honey Fried Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ Ib Shrimp
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Old Bay Garlic & Herb (Substitute: Salt or Cajun Seasoning)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Yellow Mustard (Add enough mustard to coat the shrimp)
- Hot Sauce (Add a Few squirts)
- Oil for frying (Vegetable, Canola, or Peanut Oil)
Flour Mixture: (Note: Seasoning the flour is optional)
- 2 to 3 Cups Flour
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- ⅛ tsp Old Bay Garlic & Herb
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Hot Honey Sauce:
- ¾ to 1 Cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 Tbsps Butter
- ½ cup Honey
- Optional: Pinch of Lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp beforehand: Peel & devein the shrimp. Clean the shrimp by soaking in a little vinegar & water, then rinse off under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Add the cleaned shrimp to a medium bowl. Season with the pepper, old bay, garlic powder, yellow mustard, and hot sauce. Mix everything together & set aside.
- Prepare the flour: Mix the flour, cornstarch, pepper, old bay, garlic powder, & onion powder together.
- Note: Seasoning the flour is completely optional, you can just mix the flour and cornstarch together without seasoning it.
- Toss the shrimp into the flour and coat evenly. Allow the shrimp to rest for 5 to 10 minutes while the oil heats up.
- In a frying pan, add the oil and allow the oil to get hot or to 350°F.
- Add the breaded shrimp & fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcrowd the pan, so fry in batches if needed.
- Once the shrimp is thoroughly cooked. Drain the fried shrimp on paper towel or a wire rack pan.
- Prepare the hot honey sauce: Over medium heat- add some butter in a pan or skillet. Once the butter melts add the honey & buffalo sauce (The lemon pepper seasoning is optional). Mix everything together and allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes. Do a taste test & adjust if needed.
- Toss the shrimp into the sauce. Pair with French fries & enjoy!
