Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Shrimp (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy shrimp tossed in a sweet, spicy hot honey and lemon pepper sauce with a zesty kick.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Shrimp and Coating

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 large egg
11 - 1/4 cup cold water
12 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

13 - 1/4 cup honey
14 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce
15 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
17 - 1 tablespoon butter
18 - 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
19 - Pinch of salt

# Steps to Make This:

01 - Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with cold water. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the flour mixture. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F. Fry the coated shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove with tongs and drain on paper towels.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter. Stir until butter melts and mixture is well combined. Add lemon pepper seasoning and a pinch of salt; stir and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
04 - Once all shrimp are fried, drizzle hot honey lemon pepper sauce over them or gently toss to coat evenly.
05 - Transfer shrimp to a serving platter or bowls. Optionally garnish with extra lemon pepper seasoning or fresh herbs. Serve immediately, alone or accompanied by rice, tacos, or dipping sauces.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure oil temperature is around 350°F to achieve crispy coating without greasiness.
02 - Adjust hot sauce quantity to customize spice level.
03 - For best texture, serve shrimp immediately after coating with sauce.
04 - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in air fryer or skillet to preserve crispiness.

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