Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 People
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sticky Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
Description
This recipe begins with marinating shrimp in a blend of honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh lemon juice for 30 minutes, imparting sweet and citrus notes. In a skillet, unsalted butter melts to cook the seasoned shrimp quickly over medium-high heat until pink but still tender. The reserved marinade is poured over the shrimp and cooked until it reduces and thickens, producing a sticky glaze that clings to each piece.
The shrimp's texture is tender and juicy, complemented by the rich butter and sticky, flavorful sauce. The final garnish of chopped green onions adds a fresh, mild sharpness. This dish can serve as a main or as an appetizer and pairs well with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp large, peeled, deveined
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice of one
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- green onion chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 juice of one lemon. Add the mixture to a sealable container with the 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a medium-sized skillet, add the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and shrimp, and save the marinade. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and cook the shrimp until it turns pink, 2 minutes each side.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the shrimp. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken and coats the shrimp. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
- The recipe was updated in 2020; originally posted in 2017.
- Use large peeled and deveined shrimp for best texture and cooking results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 948mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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