Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp
Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate any dining experience. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a rich honey butter glaze, enhanced by the iconic Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, serve these shrimp warm over rice or with crusty bread to savor every bit of the luscious sauce. Your guests will be clamoring for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp pure honey
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Stir in honey until combined; then add shrimp, cooking for 2 minutes on one side until pink.
- Flip shrimp, sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate shrimp in honey and Old Bay for 15 minutes before cooking. - Substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken for variety. - Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.