Honey Honey Lemon Pepper Shrimp
There is something about giant, golden fried shrimp that feels instantly indulgent. Now imagine that crunch giving way to sweet heat, bright citrus, cracked black pepper, and a slow kiss of garlic infused honey dripping over every ridge. These Honey Lemon Pepper Giant Shrimp are bold, glossy, and unapologetically crave worthy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb colossal shrimp cleaned deveined and shells removed
- Canola oil for frying
Lemon Pepper Infused Hot Honey
- 1 1/4 cups honey
- 1 large lemon sliced thinly ( about 10-12 slices total)
- 1 tbsp coarse black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Crispy Batter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup water ice cold
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Lemon Pepper Infused Hot Honey
- In a container with a tight lid, add all ingredients listed under “Lemon Pepper Infused Hot Honey” and mix to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to marry for at least 1-2 hours.
Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients listed under “Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs.” Mix until thoroughly combined and set aside.
Crispy Batter
- In a bowl combine all ingredients listed under “Crispy Batter.”
- Whisk until a light batter forms. If more water needed, add a small amount at a time until the right consistency is reached. It should resemble pancake batter.
Assemble
- Heat a pot of oil to 350F.
- Working in batches, dip the cleaned shrimp into the crispy batter making sure each shrimp is covered.
- Then, dip each shrimp into the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing down firmly to assure the breading adheres well.
- Finally, fry until each shrimp is golden and cooked through. This should take 3-4 minutes.
- Once cooked, plate and drizzle with the lemon pepper infused hot honey. Serve immediately and enjoy!