Description
Succulent Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp brings Mediterranean coastal flavors straight to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum taste. Juicy shrimp caramelized in a golden honey-garlic sauce promise a quick, delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish and Finishing:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing and prevent excess moisture.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to foam and become slightly golden.
- Add minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Introduce shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cooking 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and develop a golden exterior.
- Pour honey and lemon juice over the shrimp, stirring gently to coat each piece evenly.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper across the skillet, tossing shrimp to distribute seasonings thoroughly.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp with a glossy finish.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter, ensuring all shrimp are coated with the honey garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and sprinkle red pepper flakes for an optional spicy kick.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp just before eating.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry to achieve a perfect golden sear without steaming them in excess moisture.
- Use medium-high heat when melting butter to create a nutty, golden base that enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Sauté garlic briefly to release its aromatic oils without burning, which can turn the sauce bitter and unpleasant.
- Cook shrimp quickly to maintain their tender, juicy texture and prevent becoming rubbery or overcooked.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener or omit entirely.
- Add red pepper flakes sparingly to control heat level, catering to different spice preferences.
- Pair with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a lighter, keto-friendly meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg