Spicy Shrimp with Hot Honey
Sweet, spicy, and packed with flavor, this hot honey shrimp comes together in less than 15 minutes. Serve it with rice and steamed veggies for a quick, delicious meal!
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INGREDIENTS
For Shrimp
- ½ pound jumbo shrimp (21-30 count per lb), thawed from frozen, deveined, tails-off
- sesame oil for cooking
- lime for serving
For Hot Sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank’s or Valentina
- 3 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix up the hot honey ingredients: honey, hot sauce, garlic, ginger, butter, soy sauce (if you’re using it), and red pepper flakes. Stir every now and then until it’s warmed through and slightly thickened.4 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons hot sauce, 3 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, 4 tablespoons butter
- Heat a splash of sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Toss in the shrimp and cook until they’re no longer pink—about 30 seconds per side.sesame oil for cooking, ½ pound jumbo shrimp (21-30 count per lb)
- When the sauce is ready, pour it over the shrimp and toss until everything’s nicely coated. Squeeze half a lime over the top, and serve with rice and steamed veggies. Enjoy!lime for serving
NOTES
Meal Prep
- Cook and Cool – Let the shrimp cool slightly before storing to avoid steam buildup.
- Portion and Store – Divide shrimp into containers with your choice of sides and drizzle extra hot honey glaze on top.
- Reheat and Enjoy – Microwave for 1-2 minutes or reheat in a skillet, adding extra sauce if needed to keep them juicy.
- Freeze for Later – Freeze shrimp in airtight containers for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
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NUTRITION
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 293IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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