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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
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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.