Honey Sriracha Shrimp

These sweet and spicy Honey Sriracha Shrimp will make you want to lick your plate clean! This dish is made in one skillet, in 30 minutes or less! Sear the shrimp, then coat them in a luscious, honey sriracha garlic butter sauce. It's rich and flavorful, with the perfect amount of heat and sweetness.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 413kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

large skillet

Ingredients

Shrimp

2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper

Honey Sriracha Sauce

½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
10 cloves garlic minced
½ cup honey or more, to taste
½ - 1 cup sriracha to taste, add slowly to start
¼ cup lime juice
½ tablespoon lime zest zest of 1 lime
kosher salt to taste
2 tablespoons green onions to taste, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley to taste, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Shrimp

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of oil, then season with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Toss the shrimp to combine until well coated with seasonings evenly on all sides.
2 pounds shrimp, 3 tablespoons olive oil , 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Add more oil to a hot skillet, then begin searing the shrimp, over medium-high heat, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet.
Cook the shrimp until a nice crust is achieved, and the shrimp is fully cooked through, about 1-2 minutes per side (but this can depend on the size of your shrimp!) Then remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside.

Honey Sriracha Sauce

To the same skillet without cleaning it, reduce the heat to medium-low, and add in the butter to melt.
½ cup unsalted butter
Once the butter has melted, add in the garlic, honey, and the sriracha sauce.
10 cloves garlic, ½ cup honey, ½ - 1 cup sriracha
Allow the mixture to simmer, stirring often, for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
After the sauce has thickened, add lime zest, lime juice, green onions, and parsley. Stir to combine, and adjust seasonings to taste.
¼ cup lime juice, ½ tablespoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons green onions, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, kosher salt

Assemble and serve

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!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, or in the microwave at 50% power. Keep in mind, that each time you reheat shrimp, they will continue to cook, so avoid reheating them too much so they don't become rubbery.

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Notes

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. The sriracha 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 sriracha sauce, then add more as needed to suit your 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.

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