Hot Honey Shrimp

This Hot Honey Shrimp came out absolutely incredible. The shrimp are perfectly seasoned, pan-seared until golden, then tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with fresh lemon, herbs, and a sweet heat hot honey glaze that coats every single bite. What I love most about this recipe is how fast it comes together while still tasting like something you’d order at a restaurant. The combination of garlic, butter, honey, cayenne, and smoked paprika gives these shrimp that perfect balance of sweet, savory, smoky, and spicy flavor. The sauce sticks to the shrimp beautifully and makes you want to grab a piece straight out the skillet.

Why Shrimp Can Be A Healthy Meal Option

Shrimp are packed with lean protein while being lower in calories and fat compared to many other protein options. They cook quickly, pair well with lighter ingredients, and contain nutrients like selenium, iodine, and vitamin B12. When cooked with fresh garlic, herbs, and balanced seasonings, shrimp can be a flavorful meal that still feels light and satisfying.

Variations For This Recipe

• Add pasta and turn it into Hot Honey Shrimp Pasta
• Serve over creamy grits for a Southern-style meal
• Toss shrimp into tacos with slaw and lime crema
• Add extra cayenne or hot sauce for more heat
• Use chicken instead of shrimp for a hot honey chicken version
• Finish with parmesan cheese for a sweet spicy garlic parmesan twist
• Add red pepper flakes for extra texture and spice
• Serve over rice bowls with roasted vegetables

Hot Honey Shrimp

These Hot Honey Garlic Shrimp are juicy, buttery, sweet, spicy, andpacked with bold flavor. Jumbo shrimp are seasoned, seared, tossed in garlic butter, then coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for the ultimate quick and easy seafood recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

For the Shrimp

• 1½ lbs jumbo shrimp peeled & deveined
• 1½ tablespoons seafood seasoning
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 3 –4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• Zest & juice of 1 lemon

For the Hot Honey Sauce

• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

 

• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Add them to a bowl and season with seafood seasoning and black pepper. Toss until fully coated.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred.
• Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
• In a small saucepan, melt together the honey and butter over low heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, and kosher salt until smooth.
• Pour the hot honey sauce over the shrimp and gently toss until fully coated in the sweet and spicy glaze.
• Garnish with parsley, flaky salt, or extra lemon zest and serve immediately.

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Recipe Tips

Pat the shrimp completely dry before seasoning and cooking. This helps them sear properly instead of steaming, giving you better color, texture, and flavor.

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