Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich honey garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and mix well.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Adjust the honey as desired for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg