Description
Honey Bourbon Shrimp is a delicious dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the rich flavor of bourbon, creating a savory and sweet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, bourbon, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside half of the marinade for later use.
- Add the shrimp to the remaining marinade and let it marinate for 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove shrimp from the marinade and add to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Flip the shrimp and pour the reserved marinade over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve the shrimp over rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg