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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

Savor the Flavor: Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp

A quick and flavorful dish with tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • - Large skillet or frying pan
  • - Tongs or spatula
  • - Small bowl for sauce

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • - 2 tbsp honey
  • - 4 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • - Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Shrimp**: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • **Cook the Shrimp**: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  • **Make the Sauce**: In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • **Combine**: Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the honey garlic butter sauce to coat evenly. Cook for another minute until heated through.
  • **Serve**: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Pair with rice, pasta, or a side of vegetables for a complete meal.