Lemon Pepper Hot Honey Shrimp
Lemon Pepper Hot Honey Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp, cleaned, deveined, shells removed
For the Shrimp Batter & Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup ice cold water
- 2 cups seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Lemon Pepper Hot Honey
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups honey, or enough to cover ingredients
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Pepper Hot Honey: In a clean glass jar, layer the thinly sliced lemon. Add the salt, coarse black pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, sliced garlic cloves, and cayenne pepper. Pour enough honey into the jar to completely cover all the ingredients. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined. For best flavor, allow the hot honey to infuse for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or longer for a deeper flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the Shrimp: Ensure the colossal shrimp are cleaned, deveined, and have their shells removed. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the ice cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, consistent, and lump-free batter is formed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Set up Breading Station: Place the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish or bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each cleaned shrimp into the prepared batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bread the Shrimp: Immediately transfer the battered shrimp to the bowl with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp completely with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they adhere well. Place the breaded shrimp on a clean plate or baking sheet, ensuring they don't touch, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Preheat Oil for Frying: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 8
Fry the Shrimp: Carefully place a few breaded shrimp into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches until the shrimp turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. They cook quickly!
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360
- 9
Drain and Serve: Remove the fried shrimp from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Arrange the crispy shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Lemon Pepper Hot Honey over the shrimp. Serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges and a side of the hot honey for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Pepper Hot Honey Shrimp
For the Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp, cleaned, deveined, shells removed
For the Shrimp Batter & Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup ice cold water
- 2 cups seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Lemon Pepper Hot Honey
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups honey, or enough to cover ingredients
For Serving (Optional)
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Lemon Pepper Hot Honey: In a clean glass jar, layer the thinly sliced lemon. Add the salt, coarse black pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, sliced garlic cloves, and cayenne pepper. Pour enough honey into the jar to completely cover all the ingredients. Stir the mixture until everything is well combined. For best flavor, allow the hot honey to infuse for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or longer for a deeper flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the Shrimp: Ensure the colossal shrimp are cleaned, deveined, and have their shells removed. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the ice cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, consistent, and lump-free batter is formed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Set up Breading Station: Place the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish or bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each cleaned shrimp into the prepared batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bread the Shrimp: Immediately transfer the battered shrimp to the bowl with the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp completely with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they adhere well. Place the breaded shrimp on a clean plate or baking sheet, ensuring they don't touch, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Preheat Oil for Frying: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 8
Fry the Shrimp: Carefully place a few breaded shrimp into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry in batches until the shrimp turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. They cook quickly!
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360 - 9
Drain and Serve: Remove the fried shrimp from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Arrange the crispy shrimp on a serving platter. Drizzle a generous amount of the prepared Lemon Pepper Hot Honey over the shrimp. Serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges and a side of the hot honey for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min