Crispy Honey Butter Chile Shrimp
Crispy Honey Butter Shrimp with Sweet Chili Dip can be an incredible meal served over rice, or a great appetizer!
Things to know:
What country eats the most shrimp?
Japan, China, and the United States consume and import the highest volumes of shrimp globally, with Japan historically leading in per capita consumption and China leading in overall production and total market use.
What state eats the most shrimp?
California consumes the highest total volume of seafood in the United States, including the most shrimp, due to its large population. While specific state-by-state totals for shrimp consumption alone are not officially tracked, large coastal states like California, Florida, and New York lead in overall seafood usage.
What state is famous for shrimp?
Texas and Louisiana are the top states known for shrimp, leading U.S. production with over 30 million and 21 million pounds respectively. Along the Atlantic, Georgia and South Carolina are highly renowned for their coastal shrimping industries and dishes like “shrimp and grits.”
What is the shrimp capital of the United States?
Several U.S. towns claim the title. Fernandina Beach, Florida, is widely recognized as the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry. Other notable contenders include Morgan City, Louisiana, and Palacios, Texas, while Southport, North Carolina has historical roots as a “shrimp capital
Where do the US get most of their shrimp?
The U.S. imports about 90% of its shrimp, with the vast majority coming from Asia and Latin America. India is the largest supplier—accounting for over 40% of all U.S. shrimp imports—followed by Ecuador, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Domestic wild-caught and farmed shrimp make up the remaining 10%.
What state produces the most honey?
North Dakota produces the most honey in the United States, followed by California and Montana. In recent USDA data, North Dakota harvested over 30.8 million pounds of honey, which is more than a quarter of the entire country’s total production.
Ingredients:
2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave the tails on if serving as an appetizer, tails off if serving over rice)
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 T MSG
2 t Spiceology’s Vampire Killer
2 t smoked paprika
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
4 large eggs
2 cup panko breadcrumbs (we used PORQ Artisanal Fried Pork Rinds, Panko Crumbs)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
2 T soy sauce
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Sweet Chili Dip Ingredients
1 cup sweet chili sauce
2 T lime juice
2 t soy sauce
1 t sesame oil
Sliced green onions for garnish
1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, MSG, Vampire Killer, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
3. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
4. Dip each shrimp first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Ensure each shrimp is well-coated.
5. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
6. Once melted, add the honey and soy sauce, stirring to combine.
7. Add the coated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and drain a baking sheet with a wire rack.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
9. Garnish the dip with sliced green onions.
10. Arrange the crispy honey butter shrimp on a serving platter. D-rizzle with any remaining honey butter sauce from the skillet if desired.
11. Serve with the sweet chili dip on the side. This dish also goes well with steamed rice. Garnish with fresh parsley. ENJOY!
Equipment used:
Lodge 13.25” Cast Iron Skillet
Hestan – OvenBond Collection – Tri-ply Quarter Sheet Pan with Rack
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