HOW TO MAKE CRISPY FRIED HOT HONEY SHRIMP RECIPE!

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes provide heat without added sugar.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos is a soy-free alternative.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

Peel and devein 1 pound of shrimp.

Rinse and clean the shrimp, then dry them off.

Season the shrimp with pepper and set aside.

In a large bowl, add 3 cups of flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of old bay seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of paprika to the flour.

Mix everything together until well combined.

In another large bowl, add 1 cup of the seasoned flour.

Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, and around 1.5 cups of beer to the bowl with the flour.

Adjust the batter consistency by adding more beer if too thick or more flour if too loose.

Coat the shrimp first in the wet batter, then in the seasoned flour, repeating until all shrimp are coated.

Add vegetable oil to a pot or deep fryer and heat it to around 350 degrees.

Fry the shrimp for 3 to 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, cooking in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Place the fried shrimp on a wire rack.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and toast for about a minute until fragrant.

Add 1/3 cup of buffalo sauce and 2 tablespoons of butter to the saucepan and stir until the butter has melted.

Add 2/3 cup of honey and mix until well combined.

Remove the sauce from heat and pour it over the fried shrimp in a large bowl, tossing until well coated.

Plate the shrimp and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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