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Ultra-Crispy Hot Honey Fried Shrimp to Spice Up Dinner

A unique twist on shrimp with crispy coating, sweet honey, and spicy chili for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups Buttermilk Can substitute with whole milk mixed with vinegar
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Can use arrowroot or potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust if using table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
For Frying
  • 2 inches Neutral Frying Oil Canola, vegetable, or peanut oil suggested
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 2-3 cloves Fresh Minced Garlic Finely minced for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Adjust according to heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Use sriracha or preferred hot sauce

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • shallow bowls
  • thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dredging Station: Pour about 2 cups of buttermilk into one shallow bowl and mix 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder in another bowl.
  2. Coat the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry, dip in buttermilk, then coat in flour mixture and set aside.
  3. Heat the Oil: Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry the Shrimp: Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on a wire rack.
  5. Make the Glaze: Sauté minced garlic in frying oil, add honey, chili flakes, and hot sauce, simmer until thickened.
  6. Coat and Serve: Toss fried shrimp in the glaze, serve immediately over fried rice or salad.

Notes

Keep oil temperature at 350°F for crispy shrimp. Let shrimp drain on a wire rack after frying.