Print

Crispy Hot Honey Shrimp Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.8 from 129 reviews

This Crispy Hot Honey Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a crunchy cornflake and panko crust, tossed in a spicy-sweet hot honey sauce, and baked to golden perfection. Served with a creamy, tangy mustard cheddar sauce, it’s a perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors ideal for a delicious appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp and Coating

  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 3 cups cornflake cereal (crushed)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Hot Honey Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Mustard Cheddar Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Shrimp and Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine honey, mayonnaise, sriracha, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the beaten egg and whisk to combine. Toss the shrimp thoroughly in this sauce mixture ensuring each piece is fully coated.
  3. Coat Shrimp: In a separate shallow bowl, mix crushed cornflakes, panko breadcrumbs, and cayenne pepper. Dredge each coated shrimp in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating on both sides. Place shrimp on the prepared wire rack and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to help set the crust. Remove shrimp and re-coat in the cornflake mixture for extra crispiness. Lay the crusted shrimp out on the baking rack and spray them generously with cooking spray to aid browning.
  4. Bake Shrimp: Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the shrimp are firm, opaque, and the crust is golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes before serving.
  5. Make Mustard Cheddar Sauce: While the shrimp bakes, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk continuously to form a smooth roux, cooking for about 1 minute without browning. Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in Dijon mustard and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and melted. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Serve: Serve the crispy hot honey shrimp warm alongside the mustard cheddar sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

  • To ensure extra crispiness, double coating the shrimp with the cornflake crust is essential.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha and cayenne to control the heat level to your preference.
  • You can substitute mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce alternative.
  • Use fresh shrimp for best texture and flavor; frozen shrimp is acceptable but thaw thoroughly before cooking.
  • Cooking spray on the wire rack and shrimp helps achieve a crispy crust without extra oil.

Keywords: crispy shrimp, hot honey shrimp, baked shrimp, spicy shrimp, honey sriracha shrimp, mustard cheddar sauce, crunchy shrimp recipe

Find it online: https://platedandproud.com/crispy-hot-honey-shrimp-recipe/