🍤 Crispy Hot Honey Shrimp with Buttermilk Marinade
Sweet, spicy, and wildly addictive.
Get ready to fall in love with every bite of these golden, crispy shrimp tossed in warm hot honey and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Whether served as an appetizer, on tacos, or over rice, this dish delivers crunch and heat in perfect harmony.
📋 Ingredients
🦐 For the Shrimp:
- 450 g (1 lb) large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
- 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
- 125 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
🍯 For the Glaze:
- 170 g (about ½ cup) hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
🔥 Directions
1. Marinate the Shrimp
In a medium bowl, add shrimp and cover with buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the coating and oil.
2. Make the Seasoned Coating
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F). Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying for that perfect crisp.
4. Dredge & Fry
Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and dredge each one in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure a thick, even coating.
Fry the shrimp in batches (don’t overcrowd!) for 2–3 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. Glaze & Garnish
While still warm, drizzle (or toss!) the crispy shrimp with hot honey. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.
🍽️ Serve & Enjoy
These crispy hot honey shrimp are perfect as:
- A party appetizer
- A bold protein for salads
- An upgrade to shrimp tacos
- Or a standalone main with creamy coleslaw and fries
⏱️ Quick Facts:
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Servings: 3–4
💡 Pro Tips:
- No buttermilk? Make your own: mix 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar, let sit 5 min.
- Want it spicier? Add extra cayenne or use spicy chili oil in the hot honey.
- Air Fryer Option: Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
