Description
Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp sizzles with Southern coastal charm, bringing your dinner table a quick seafood sensation that feels like a breezy Maryland afternoon. Succulent shrimp get glazed in a sweet-spicy blend that turns ordinary weeknight cooking into a delightful coastal escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound Large Shrimp
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Honey
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of honey in a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Stir the mixture continuously for 2 minutes until it becomes slightly bubbly and combines smoothly.
- Place 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp in a mixing bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the shrimp, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Old Bay Seasoning on top. Toss the shrimp thoroughly to ensure complete coating.
- Transfer the seasoned shrimp directly into the hot honey butter sauce. Spread them evenly across the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until the shrimp turn completely pink and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the skillet from heat immediately after cooking. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp onto a serving plate, allowing excess sauce to drip back into the pan.
- Drizzle any remaining honey butter sauce over the shrimp just before serving. Enjoy the dish while it’s piping hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Always use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture, as frozen shrimp can release extra water and make your sauce watery.
- Work quickly when cooking shrimp to prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning to help the Old Bay stick better and ensure a nice sear.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular butter for clarified butter or ghee, and check that your Old Bay seasoning is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg