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Hot Honey Shrimp

A delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors with crispy fried shrimp, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Preparation
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Use large shrimp for best texture.
Dredging Mixture
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust based on spice preference.
Glaze
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce Adjust for desired heat level.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For frying.
  • Vegetable oil for frying Amount as needed.
Garnish
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Dredge the peeled and deveined shrimp in the flour mixture until well coated.
Frying
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high until hot but not smoking.
  2. Carefully add the shrimp in batches to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Glazing
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey and hot sauce over low heat and stir until combined.
  2. Once the shrimp are fried, toss them in the hot honey glaze until coated.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgSugar: 20g

Notes

For longer storage, freeze shrimp before glazing. Reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.

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