Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)

Shrimp sautéed in spicy honey garlic sauce make a fast, bold dish for weeknight dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
06 - 3 large garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ For Cooking

09 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 - 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
12 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
13 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
02 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
03 - Warm vegetable oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
04 - Arrange shrimp in a single layer in skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until shrimp become pink and opaque.
05 - Pour reserved sauce over shrimp, stir, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce thickens and shrimp are well coated.
06 - Remove pan from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, sesame seeds, and fresh lime juice as desired.
07 - Serve shrimp immediately accompanied by steamed rice, noodles, or fresh salad.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you probably have already in your pantry and fridge
  • Ready in twenty minutes so perfect for busy nights
  • Balanced flavors with sweet honey and tangy lime offsetting garlicky heat from sriracha
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is easy
02 -
  • High protein and naturally dairy free if you use plant based butter
  • Customizable spicy level so great for heat lovers or milder palates
  • Shrimp cooks in just minutes making this a true weeknight lifesaver
03 -
  • Drying the shrimp well is the secret to a gorgeous golden sear that locks in moisture
  • Always taste your sauce before adding to adjust salt sugar or spice to your preference the freshness of honey and lime can vary a lot by brand and season
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