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Hot Honey Fried Shrimp

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)Fish500 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains120 g
  • cornstarchPantry60 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices4 g
  • onion powderSpices4 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices2 g
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • buttermilkDairy240 ml
  • egg (beaten)Dairy1 piece
  • hot saucePantry15 ml
  • honeyPantry80 ml
  • chili flakesSpices3 g
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1 litre

per serving

Nutrition

370kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
15 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Make the hot honey

    • Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat
    • Stir in the chili flakes and a splash of hot sauce
    • Keep warm off the heat
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the breading

    • Whisk the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper in a bowl
    • Whisk the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a second bowl
    Step 2
  3. Coat the shrimp

    • Dip the shrimp in the buttermilk mixture
    • Dredge them in the seasoned flour until fully coated
    Step 3
  4. Fry the shrimp

    • Heat the oil to 180 °C
    • Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crisp
    • Drain on a cooling rack
    Step 4
  5. Finish and serve

    • Drizzle the warm hot honey over the fried shrimp
    • Toss gently and serve immediately
    Step 5