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Pan-Seared Hot Honey Shrimp with Garlic Butter

A close-up of plump, cooked hot honey shrimp coated in a glossy, spicy glaze and garnished with fresh parsley.
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Make this easy, flavorful hot honey shrimp recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. The shrimp gets coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Sriracha or your favorite brand)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  5. Whisk in the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  6. Let the sauce bubble and thicken slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes. This creates your homemade hot honey sauce.
  7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat every piece evenly in the sticky glaze. Cook for 30 seconds to heat through.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For milder heat, reduce the hot sauce or omit the red pepper flakes. For a hotter glaze, increase the red pepper flakes or use a hotter sauce.
  • If you prefer an air fryer hot honey shrimp, toss the raw, seasoned shrimp with 1 teaspoon of oil and cook at 390°F for 6-8 minutes, then toss with the prepared sauce.
  • This glazed shrimp dinner pairs well with white rice or served over a simple green salad.

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