Description
Delight in this Hot Honey Shrimp recipe that masterfully balances sweet and spicy flavors for a quick and satisfying seafood dish. Perfectly cooked shrimp are coated in a luscious honey and hot sauce glaze, enhanced with aromatic spices, making an irresistible meal ready in just 16 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat, ensuring it’s hot enough to cook the shrimp evenly without sticking.
- Prepare Honey Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine honey and hot sauce thoroughly to create a sweet and spicy base for the shrimp.
- Add Seasonings: To the honey-hot sauce mixture, add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to blend all the flavors evenly.
- Coat Shrimp: Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in the honey mixture until every piece is well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Cook Shrimp: Place the shrimp on the preheated grill or skillet, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Cook until shrimp turn pink and are opaque throughout, indicating they are perfectly done.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the shrimp from the heat and garnish with chopped parsley to add a fresh and vibrant finish before serving.
Notes
- For even more heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Serve with steamed rice or over a salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure shrimp is thawed completely before marinating to allow even coating.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity depending on your preferred spice level.
- Can be cooked indoors using a skillet if a grill is not available.
