Honey Sriracha Shrimp

These sweet and spicy Honey Sriracha Shrimp come together in one skillet in 30 minutes or less! Juicy, well-seasoned shrimp get seared to perfection and then slathered in a super flavorful honey sriracha garlic butter sauce. It's rich and flavorful, with the perfect amount of heat and sweetness, you'll want to lick your plate clean!

Just like our coconut latte, this salmon bruschetta, and our chicken pesto pasta salad, this recipe is a paid partnership with our friends at Roland Foods, a leading global importer of premium ingredients. Thanks for supporting brands that allow us to bring fresh new content to A Full Living!

If you need a quick and easy dinner that's full of flavor, this sweet and spicy shrimp will never let you down. The not-so-secret ingredient that brings this recipe to the next level is Roland® Spicy Sriracha Chili Sauce, available on Amazon! It has the perfect amount of heat and tons of flavor.

If you're looking for more shrimp recipes, try our Swedish shrimp toast (toast Skagen) and this New Orleans BBQ shrimp!

You may also like these honey lemon pepper wings!

❤️Why We Love This Recipe

• Absolutely delicious. When we say you will want to lick your plate - we're not kidding. This recipe is the perfect amount of spicy, sweet, savory, and rich. It has incredible, well-balanced flavor.
• Quick and easy. All you need is one skillet and 30 minutes, and dinner is served with very few dishes, and very little fuss!
• Made with simple ingredients. You only need a few pantry and kitchen staples to bring this dish to life!

🌶️Ingredients

Here are the ingredients we used for this recipe. You can find more information for substitutions below.

• Shrimp. We chose colossal shrimp, which are 16-20 shrimp per pound. You can use any size of shrimp that you prefer, just keep in mind that the size of the shrimp will impact the cooking time. Here's a helpful guide on shrimp size. Smaller shrimp will cook up much quicker than larger shrimp.
• Oil. We'll need a little oil to sear the shrimp at a higher temperature, so we recommend olive oil, avocado oil, or any neutral oil.
• Butter. We recommend using unsalted butter for this recipe so that you can completely control the salt level to your liking.
• Honey. You'll want to use runny honey to help make the glaze that coats the shrimp.
• Roland Foods Spicy Sriracha Chili Sauce. This tangy and spicy sauce is made from salted sun-ripened chili peppers, that add a delicate sweetness. It's also garlicky, and perfectly spicy. This versatile sauce can replace any hot sauce for finishing dishes, but it also makes an incredible base for our sticky, sweet, and fiery honey sriracha sauce! Find Roland® Spicy Sriracha Chili Sauce, on Amazon!
• Limes. If possible, choose organic limes because we will use both lime zest and juice.

Visit the recipe card for the full quantities and nutritional information.

✨Substitutions & Variations

Here are a few suggestions on additional flavors to try, or simple variations to this recipe.

• Swap the citrus. Lemon juice and zest, or orange juice and zest would also taste excellent in this sauce in place of lime juice.
• Swap the herbs. Cilantro and/or basil would also make delicious additions to this sauce in place of green onions and parsley.
• Add onions or shallots. For even more depth to the sauce, you can also finely mince onion or shallot and cook it down with the butter.
• Different sweetener. You can sweeten this dish however you'd like. If you prefer, you can use sugar (preferably brown sugar) or maple syrup instead of honey. Sugar/sweetener alternatives can also be used to lower the carb count.
• Dairy-free. To make this recipe dairy-free, we'd recommend swapping the butter for a vegan butter substitute. This spice and sweetness from the sauce truly benefit from the flavor and richness of butter, so we don't recommend completley omitting the butter.
• Swap the shrimp. If you like, you could use scallops as the closest substitute for shrimp in this recipe, as they cook up really quickly. The delicious sauce would also taste amazing with salmon and chicken too!

This recipe hasn't been tested with any other substitutions or variations, so we can't guarantee any results. If you make a change, let us know how it goes in the comments below!

🔪Prep Work

• Peel and devein shrimp (if necessary), and pat dry with paper towels.
• Mince garlic and parsley.
• Cut green onions into rounds.
• Zest and juice the limes.
• Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Measure out the remaining ingredients.

Season the shrimp

Drizzle the shrimp with some of the oil.

Combine most of the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl, then sprinkle it over the shrimp.

Toss the shrimp to combine until well coated with seasonings evenly on all sides. (Image 1)

Sear the shrimp

Add more oil to a hot skillet, then begin searing the shrimp, over medium-high heat, working in batches, and being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. (Image 2)

Cook the shrimp until a nice crust is achieved, and the shrimp is fully cooked through, about 1-2 mintues per side (but this can depend on the size of your shrimp!) (Image 3) Then remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside.

⭑Pro tip: Take care not to accidentally steam the shrimp by overcrowding the pan, and be careful not to overcook the shrimp either! Work in batches, and keep a close eye on the shrimp, as they cook very quickly.

Make the sauce

To the same skillet without cleaning it, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add in the butter to melt.

Once the butter has melted, add in the garlic, honey, and Roland® Spicy Sriracha Chili Sauce. (Image 4)

Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring often, for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. (Image 5)

After the sauce has thickened, add lime zest, lime juice, green onions, and parsley. Stir to combine, and adjust seasonings to taste. (Image 6)

⭑Pro tip: Start out with smaller amounts of honey and spicy sriracha chili sauce, then add more as needed to taste!

Add the shrimp back to the skillet to gently reheat it, and toss to combine with the sauce.

Garnish with more parsley and green onions. Serve with lime wedges, and enjoy!

✨Top Tips

• Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the shrimp, use a large skillet, and cook them in batches, to avoid overcrowding the pan and accidentally steaming the shrimp vs. searing them.
• ​Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook quickly, so keep a close eye on them and be careful not to overcook them! You know they're done when the flesh turns an opaque color and the shrimp become a C-shape.
• Adjust the seasonings to taste. While the spicy sriracha chili sauce does have a great heat to it, the spice gets toned down a lot by the butter and honey in the sauce to make the flavor very balanced. Either way, start with adding less, then add more as needed to suit your heat preferences. Want it sweeter? Add more honey!
• For a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce for a few extra minutes longer. It will thicken up nicely as it cooks. Keep in mind, that it will also continue to thicken as it cools.

🍴What To Serve With This

If you're looking to make this sriracha honey shrimp an entire meal, we have a few suggestions!

• Salad. This spinach and arugula salad or this cabbage and carrot salad with honey lemon dressing would be the perfect way to lighten up the rich and sweet sauce!
• Bread. Grab a baguette to soak up all of that luscious sauce!
• Sides. Serve the shrimp over rice, or with a side of these lemon garlic green beans, these air fryer zucchini, or these corn ribs!
• Drinks. Something fruity and refreshing like this delicious mango mojito for something alcoholic would complement the shrimp wonderfully! If you don't want alcohol, a tall glass of this butterfly pea tea lemonade would be perfect!