Description
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp sizzles with pure deliciousness straight from your kitchen pan, delivering restaurant-quality flavor without complicated techniques. Grab some fresh shrimp, and prepare for a quick meal that’ll make your taste buds dance with excitement.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasonings and Garnish:
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thaw 1 pound shrimp in cold water for 15-20 minutes. Swap water halfway. Thoroughly dry shrimp with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Whisk ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set mixture aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt 4 tablespoons butter completely. Add 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic, being careful not to burn.
- Pour prepared honey-soy sauce into skillet with butter and garlic. Stir thoroughly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return cooked shrimp to skillet. Toss until completely coated with sauce. Warm for 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately over rice or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Always use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Thoroughly dry the shrimp before cooking to ensure a perfect sear and prevent steaming.
- Keep the cooking time short to prevent rubbery shrimp – they cook quickly and continue cooking after removal from heat.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 357 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg