Description
Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp is a quick and flavorful seafood dish combining sweet honey, savory butter, and zesty Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (plus more for seasoning shrimp)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with Old Bay seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink.
- Stir in the butter, honey, additional Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for honey.
- Serve with rice, pasta, grits, or in tacos.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet.
- Do not freeze as shrimp texture may suffer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
