Shrimp Fritters with Spicy Honey Drizzle

The outside of these shrimp fritters is crispy, and the inside is soft. They are also very tasty. Adding a spicy honey drizzle gives it a great kick of heat and sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper

In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk

Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined

Fold in the chopped green onions, bell pepper, and parsley

Add the shrimp to the batter and stir until evenly coated

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat

Drop spoonfuls of the shrimp batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove the fritters from the oil and let drain on paper towels

In a small saucepan, heat honey and hot sauce over low heat until warmed through

Drizzle the spicy honey over the shrimp fritters before serving