Imagine a dish that transforms ordinary shrimp into a gourmet masterpiece with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Our Browned Butter Honey Garlic Shrimp is the ultimate quick and indulgent meal that will make your taste buds dance and your dinner guests think you've trained in a five-star restaurant kitchen. With a perfect balance of nutty browned butter, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic, this recipe is about to become your new go-to weeknight sensation that looks and tastes like a million bucks!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Butter
- Honey
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: peeled and deveined shrimp, butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, and lemon wedges. Make sure your shrimp are thawed if they were previously frozen.
- In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Allow the butter to cook until it starts to foam and turn a golden brown color, which should take about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the butter; watch it closely.
- Once the butter is browned, add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet. Stir the garlic into the butter and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be cautious as garlic can burn quickly.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season them with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and start to curl.
- Flip the shrimp over and drizzle 1/4 cup of honey over them. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked and coated in the honey-garlic sauce.
- Once the shrimp are cooked through, remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve the browned butter honey garlic shrimp immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp just before eating for added brightness and flavor.
- Enjoy your delicious browned butter honey garlic shrimp with your choice of sides, such as rice, pasta, or a fresh salad!
Tips
- Choose the Right Shrimp: Use large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and most impressive presentation.
- Brown Butter Technique: Watch your butter carefully when browning. The difference between perfectly browned and burnt is just seconds. Look for a golden amber color and nutty aroma.
- Garlic Timing: Add garlic quickly after browning butter to prevent burning. The key is fragrance, not scorching.
- Don't Overcook Shrimp: Shrimp cook fast! They're done when they turn pink and slightly curl. Overcooked shrimp become rubbery.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh parsley and squeeze lemon just before serving to maximize flavor brightness.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 303kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 170mg
