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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Recipe

A go-to, 5-ingredient recipe for Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet. It is dinner made easy, ready in only 15 minutes, and also is mess-free because it uses only one pan. Plus, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and pescatarian! Serve this shrimp recipe either as an appetizer or a main dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 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 jumbo shrimp deveined, sheff off, and tail on or off (thawed)

Instructions

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  1. MELT BUTTER: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • net carb
  • calories
  • NET CARBS: 18 (If using a sugar-free maple syrup, net carb decreases to 7 g only, and calories per portion to 308)
  • WW FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 11 ( (If using a sugar-free maple syrup, it would be 9 points)
  • If you'd like to serve garlic butter shrimp as an appetizer, leave the tail on to work like a handle. But if you are serving as a main dish, it's be better to remove the tail to make it easy to eat. 
  • SUGGESTED SIDES: rice, cauliflower rice, noodles, pasta, steamed veggies, bread, or tortillas. 
  • STORAGE: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze the shrimp for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and then reheat over low heat just until hot.  Shrimp does not reheat well in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 459mg (153%) Sodium 2079mg (87%) Potassium 188mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 258mg (26%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% 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.