Ingredients
– 1 Β½ pounds raw shrimp
– 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
– Β½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Β½ teaspoon salt
– Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh garlic
– 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
– ΒΌ cup honey
– 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
– Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1-First, peel and devein 1 Β½ pounds of raw shrimp, then coat them in a mix of 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, Β½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Β½ teaspoon salt, and Β½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Measure out 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic, 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, ΒΌ cup honey, 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and some lemon wedges for serving. Having everything ready helps the process go quickly without any rush.
2-Heat the olive oil and chopped garlic in a skillet over medium heat until the garlic turns golden brown, which takes about a minute. Remove the garlic bits to avoid burning, leaving behind the flavorful oil. Add the coated shrimp to the garlic-infused oil and cook over medium-high heat for three minutes on one side and two minutes on the other until they turn pink and curl up nicely.
3-Once the shrimp are done, stir in the softened butter until it melts, then mix in the honey and fresh lemon juice to create a glossy sauce that coats everything perfectly. Finally, garnish with the chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a fresh finish. For variations, you might try swapping shrimp with chicken or salmon, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
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π₯ Prepare and store the fried garlic in advance to save time and enhance flavor.
π§΄ Keep the garlic-infused oil refrigerated if not used immediately.
π₯ Substitute ghee for butter to make this dish dairy-free and adjust heat for desired spice level by varying cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option (use gluten-free flour), dairy (butter), not vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces shrimp
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 822 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams polyunsaturated
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 16 grams
- Cholesterol: 163 mg
