Crispy Honey-Glazed Shrimp
A quick, crunchy, sweet-savory shrimp dish that brings together a crispy coating and warm honey glaze.
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
- 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
For the coating
- 1 cup 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
For the glaze
- ½ cup hot honey
For garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the shrimp
- In a medium bowl, marinate the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the coating
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Fry the shrimp
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a large pot.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Drain on a lined baking sheet.
Finish and serve
- Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Serve hot for best crunch. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.