Description
Succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce with Old Bay seasoning, ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Stir in honey and Old Bay seasoning, coating shrimp evenly.
- Cook for 1 more minute, then drizzle with lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning to taste for more or less spice.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: honey butter shrimp, Old Bay shrimp, quick seafood recipe, easy shrimp dish