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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

Plump shrimp are coated in a sticky sweet and savory honey garlic butter glaze that comes together in just 15 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

4.5
15 min
🍴4 servings
🔥310 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

Juicy shrimp glazed in a quick honey garlic butter sauce ready in 15 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

310Calories
28gProtein
18gCarbs
14gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

main

sauce

seasoning

garnish

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Instructions

1

Pat Shrimp Dry

Pat shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. This step is critical for getting a good sear rather than steaming the shrimp.

2

Sear the Shrimp

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

3

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice.

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4

Glaze the Shrimp

Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the honey garlic sauce. Cook for 1 additional minute until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the shrimp.

5

Garnish and Serve

Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Substitutions

honeymaple syrup for a slightly different sweetness
soy saucecoconut aminos for a gluten-free option
fresh lemon juicerice vinegar for an Asian-style tang

Common mistakes

Skipping the step of patting shrimp dry causes them to steam instead of sear and results in rubbery texture
Overcooking shrimp even by 30 seconds makes them tough so remove them the moment they curl into a C shape
Crowding the pan drops the temperature and prevents proper caramelization of the honey glaze
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