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Hot Honey Crispy Shrimp

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • shrimp (peeled, deveined, patted completely dry)Fish450 g
  • salt (for the shrimp seasoning)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • paprika (for the shrimp seasoning)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for the shrimp seasoning)Spices1.5 g
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • cornstarchPantry60 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains30 g
  • paprika (for the coating)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (for the coating)Spices1.5 g
  • salt (for the coating)Spices2.5 g
  • frying oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml
  • honey (or hot honey)Pantry60 g
  • butterDairy15 g
  • hot sauce (adjust to taste)Pantry10 ml
  • cayenne pepper (optional)Spices1 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices1 g
  • chili flakes (for finishing, optional)Spices1 g
  • parsley (chopped, for finishing, optional)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

270kcal

Carbs
20 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
16 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan ×2
  • Slotted spoon
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Season the shrimp

    • Pat the shrimp completely dry.
    • Season with salt, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
    Step 1
  2. Coat with egg

    • Add the egg to the shrimp and mix until evenly coated and slightly sticky.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the coating

    • In another bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, paprika, garlic powder and salt.
    Step 3
  4. Dredge the shrimp

    • Dredge each shrimp in the coating mixture, pressing lightly to create a textured crust.
    Step 4
  5. Heat the oil

    • Heat the frying oil over medium heat until hot.
    Step 5
  6. Fry the shrimp

    • Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden, crispy and cooked through.
    • Do not overcrowd the pan.
    • Remove and set aside.
    Step 6
  7. Make the hot honey sauce

    • Melt the butter in a pan.
    • Add the honey, hot sauce, cayenne and smoked paprika.
    • Let it bubble gently until smooth and glossy.
    Step 7
  8. Toss and finish

    • Lightly toss the crispy shrimp in the sauce, or drizzle it over the top to keep the crunch.
    • Finish with chili flakes and parsley if you like.
    Step 8