Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

why make this recipe

This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is fast and tasty. It uses few ingredients and cooks in minutes. It makes a good weeknight dinner or a simple treat. If you like buttery garlic flavors you might also enjoy a rich steak recipe like buttery garlic ribeye steak.

introduction

This dish mixes sweet honey, salty soy sauce, and warm garlic with butter. The sauce coats the shrimp and cooks quickly. You can make it in one skillet and serve it over rice or pasta. It is easy to change to your taste.

how to make Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

Heat a large skillet and melt the butter. Add garlic and cook a short time until you smell it. Stir in honey and soy sauce, then add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. For another easy shrimp idea with buttery flavor try buttery shrimp stuffed croissants.

Ingredients :

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Directions :

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in honey and soy sauce, mixing well.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

how to serve Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

Serve hot over steamed rice, pasta, or a bed of greens. Spoon extra sauce over the shrimp. Add lemon wedges on the side for a fresh lift. It also works well as a taco filling or on toasted bread.

how to store Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

Cool leftovers to room temperature, then put them in an airtight container. Keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over low heat so the shrimp do not get tough. Do not freeze cooked shrimp in this sauce; texture will change.

tips to make Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

• Use fresh or fully thawed shrimp for best texture.
• Do not overcook shrimp; stop when they are pink and firm.
• Mince garlic fine so it releases more flavor quickly.
• Taste the sauce before you add salt; soy sauce already adds saltiness.

variation (if any)

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
• Stir in a splash of lemon juice or rice vinegar for brightness.
• Swap honey for maple syrup for a different sweet note.
• Add chopped vegetables like bell pepper or snap peas to the skillet.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen shrimp?
A: Yes. Thaw fully and pat dry before cooking.

Q: Is this dish gluten-free?
A: Use a gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to make it gluten-free.

Q: Can I reduce the butter or honey?
A: Yes. You can lower either to suit your taste or diet.

Q: How long does it take to cook?
A: Prep and cook time together take about 15 to 20 minutes.

Conclusion

For another quick and popular version, see the Half Baked Harvest honey garlic butter shrimp recipe for more ideas and tips.

Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is quick, tasty, and uses only a few ingredients, making it a perfect weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or fully thawed shrimp for best texture.
• 3 tablespoons butter Melted over medium heat.
• 4 cloves garlic, minced Mince finely to release more flavor.
• 1/4 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup.
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free version.
• to taste Salt and pepper Taste the sauce before adding salt.
• for garnish Chopped parsley Add before serving.

Method

 

Cooking

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in honey and soy sauce, mixing well.
4. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve hot over steamed rice, pasta, or a bed of greens. Spoon extra sauce over the shrimp. Add lemon wedges on the side for a fresh lift. The dish also works well as a taco filling or on toasted bread. Cool leftovers to room temperature, then put them in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat.