Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
A quick and flavorful dish combining shrimp with honey, garlic, and butter, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
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 the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey and mix well to create a sauce.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they turn pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Notes
Fresh ingredients make a big difference. Adjust honey to taste, and experiment with herbs or spices for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/honeyed-garlic-butter-shrimp/