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Glossy honey sriracha shrimp in a skillet with lime wedges and sliced green onions

Honey Sriracha Shrimp

Seared shrimp tossed in a sticky honey, chili, garlic and lime sauce, ready in about 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lime juiced
To serve
  • cooked rice for serving
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Whisk honey, chili sauce, soy sauce and lime juice in a bowl.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  4. Sear shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes, flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until pink and opaque.
  5. Reduce heat, add butter, garlic and ginger and stir 30 seconds.
  6. Add the sauce and toss 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thick.
  7. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Notes

Cook in two batches if your skillet is small. Shrimp should be pink and opaque.