Description
Hot Honey Shrimp delivers a crispy, golden crust with a sticky sweet heat glaze. Large shrimp are coated in gluten-free flour and cornstarch, fried to perfection, then tossed in a glossy hot honey sauce with a touch of apple cider vinegar and butter. This bold, addictive flavor burst is perfect for game days, parties, or weeknight cravings—crunch first, heat, then sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup gluten free flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Oil for frying
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1–2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip shrimp into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Toss fried shrimp in the warm hot honey glaze until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep shrimp crispy by frying in batches and avoiding crowding the pan.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Adjust heat by varying the amount of hot sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer a bit longer.
- Serve with lime wedges or sesame seeds for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep-Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 10 large shrimp)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Shrimp, crispy shrimp, sweet heat glaze, gluten-free, game day appetizer, spicy shrimp, fried shrimp, easy seafood recipe, crowd-pleasing