Description

These Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Crispy Shrimp are an irresistible combination of crunchy shrimp with a sweet and spicy glaze that perfectly balances honey, lemon, and a touch of heat. The crispy coating adds texture and flavor, making these shrimp a perfect appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. Quick to make, these shrimp are packed with flavor and guaranteed to become a favorite in your household!

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce:

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
In a third shallow bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs.

Step 2: Coat the Shrimp

Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Then dip it into the beaten egg and coat it with the panko breadcrumbs. Repeat with all shrimp.

Step 3: Fry the Shrimp

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in batches (be careful not to overcrowd the pan).
Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 4: Make the Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed (add more honey for sweetness, more hot sauce for heat, or more lemon juice for tanginess).

Step 5: Toss the Shrimp in the Sauce

Once the shrimp are all cooked, place them in a large bowl.
Drizzle the hot honey lemon pepper sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy

Serve the crispy shrimp hot, garnished with a sprinkle of extra lemon pepper seasoning and a wedge of lemon if desired. These shrimp are great on their own or served with rice, pasta, or a simple salad!

Notes

Frying Temperature: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying. If the oil isn’t hot enough, the shrimp may become soggy instead of crispy.
Adjust the Heat: Feel free to adjust the hot sauce and crushed red pepper flakes to suit your heat preference.

Crispy Coating: For even crispier shrimp, double coat them by dipping them in the flour mixture, egg, breadcrumbs, then back into the egg and breadcrumbs again before frying.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: American