Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Recipe
Description
In this recipe, shrimp are cooked in two stages within a skillet, first searing half the shrimp then finishing the rest to ensure even cooking and a tender bite. The sauce combines melted unsalted butter, fresh minced garlic, honey for sweetness, and soy sauce for savory depth. Cooking the sauce for a minute or two reduces and thickens it slightly, concentrating flavors without overpowering the shrimp.
The shrimp turn pink and curl into a characteristic C-shape when done. Adding optional red pepper flakes introduces a gentle spiciness if desired. The lime juice finish brightens the richness of the butter sauce, while green onions and sesame seeds add mild crunch and herbal notes.
This skillet dish is best served immediately over a starch like rice or noodles, or alongside steamed vegetables. The recipe notes suggest leaving shrimp tails on for an appetizer with handles or removing tails for ease of eating as a main dish. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for three days or frozen up to two months, with reheating recommended gently on the stovetop to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 4 tablespoon honey FOR KETO/LOW CARB: Use sugar-free maple syrup or sugar-free honey substitute
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce Use a gluten-free one to make this meal GF.
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp deveined, sheff off, and tail on or off (thawed, jumbo
Instructions
- MELT BUTTER: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt.
- MAKE THE SAUCE: Add garlic, soy sauce, and honey, swirling the pan every now and then until sauce has slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. If you enjoy spicy food, stir in ⅛ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a few drops of hot sauce to the sauce.
- COOK SHRIMP: Add half of the shrimp, cook for about 2 minute, flip them, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until they turn pink and curl into a C-shape. Transfer to a plate. Melt the other half of the butter and cook remaining shrimp until cooked through. Add the other cooked shrimp back to the pan and stir in sauce until combined.
- GARNISH: If you’d like to, squeeze the juice of 1 juicy lime on top and sprinkle 1-2 tablespoon chopped green onions and/or 1-2 teaspoon sesame seeds on top. Serve Garlic Butter Shrimp right away!
Notes
- For lower carbs, substitute honey with sugar-free maple syrup or sugar-free honey substitute.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Leave shrimp tails on for appetizer serving to serve as handles, remove tails for main dish convenience.
- Store cooked shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat shrimp gently on stove over low heat; avoid microwaving to maintain texture.
- Serve with rice, noodles, pasta, steamed vegetables, bread, or tortillas for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 459mg | 153% |
| Sodium | 2079mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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