Looking for a tasty and simple shrimp recipe? This Honey Butter Old Bay shrimp dish is sure to impress! It's a perfect weeknight meal with just a few simple ingredients and prep is a snap!
And the best part? This delicious recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish!
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- What makes this recipe irresistible
- What you’ll need: ingredients
- Creative variations to try
- Step-by-step guide: instructions
- Watch and learn: recipe video
- Essential equipment for this recipe
- Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
- Deb's tips for the perfect dish
- How to store leftovers
- More recipes you'll love
- Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp Recipe
What makes this recipe irresistible
Tender, juicy, succulent shrimp - That makes it a winner in my book! You'll love it too, I'm sure. This easy recipe is so flavorful! Serve the buttery shrimp over a bed of rice or piled on the plate with shrimp cocktail with a squirt of lemon juice and veggies on the side.
One of my favorite easy weeknight meals!
What you’ll need: ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- raw shrimp - I used large shrimp.
- unsalted butter
- honey
- Old Bay seasoning
- garlic
- fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper
- fresh lemon
- Finish with minced fresh herbs - parsley or dill is perfect!
Creative variations to try
Swap out the Old Bay seasoning for Creole or Cajun seasoning.
Step-by-step guide: instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the garlic butter shrimp recipe. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Start by browning the butter in a medium sauce pan. It will melt, sizzle and foam around the edges, continue stirring - 5-7 minutes and the butter will turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute. Stir in honey and Old Bay seasoning, combining well. Allow it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the prepared honey butter sauce over the shrimp.
- Toss the shrimp in the sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the shrimp.
- Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
If the shrimp has the shell on, start by removing it. It's easy just peel off the shell. Remove the vein, running down the length of the body. Rinse, pat dry with paper towels.
Removing the tails is totally up to you. There's no hard/fast rules. If you want to remove the tail, just pinch it off at the base.
Don't overcook, and they will be juicy every time!
It depends on the size of the shrimp. Larger shrimp take longer, and smaller shrimp less time. Start with 2-3 minutes per side.
Shrimp is done when it turns opaque with a tinge of pink. The shrimp is rubbery because you overcooked it.
Deb's tips for the perfect dish
Don't overcook the shrimp. Overcooked it turns rubbery, tough and dry. It only takes 2-3 minutes per side to fry or grill shrimp.
- Everyone is going to tell you fresh shrimp is best, however there's nothing wrong with frozen shrimp. Thaw it on ice, in the refrigerator the day you're going to use it.
How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - I prefer to keep shrimp in the refrigerator no more than a day. I don't recommend freezing leftovers, either. Store in an airtight container.
Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet.
More recipes you'll love
Don't you love yummy shrimp? And when they are packed with flavor, that makes them a win/win!! Here are a few more of my favorite recipes I think you'll really enjoy!
- Air Fryer Shrimp - quick and easy, great for a snack, appetizer or dinner!
- This creamy Shrimp and Chicken Cajun Pasta is one of my favorites. The sauce is AMAZING. It's just what you need to spice up your weeknight meal routine.
- Shrimp Chop Suey is another meal that's ready in minutes and packed with flavor! Easy AND delicious shrimp!
- If you're having a party, start it off with this recipe for Louisiana Hot Crab Dip - best crab dip ever!
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- Tartar sauce or shrimp cocktail sauce
- Coleslaw
- French fries or sweet potato wedges
- Macaroni salad
- A side of rice is always great - brown or white rice.
Let me know in the comments below if you made this recipe and loved it!! Thanks for being here, I appreciate you!
Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Set aisde.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, start by browning the butter. Add the butter and melt. Stir the butter. It will begin to sizzle and foam around the edges, continue stirring - 5-7 minutes and the butter will turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Stir in honey and Old Bay seasoning, combining well. Allow it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Next, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the prepared honey butter sauce over the cooked shrimp in the skillet.
- Toss the shrimp in the sauce until well coated.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the shrimp for a burst of freshness.
- Serve the Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp hot, garnished with lemon wedges on the side.
Susan Turcsany says
These look great. I cook shrimp quite often (mostly garlicky shrimp scampi) but am always looking for new recipes trying different flavors and spices. This recipe looks easy and I have all the ingredients on hand. Going to try it soon. Will let you know how it came out.
Debra Clark says
Wonderful, enjoy Susan!!
Lois says
The shrimp look wonderful. Will be making them very soon.