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Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp

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This Honey Butter Old Bay Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful seafood dish that’s sweet, savory, and perfectly spiced. Juicy shrimp are seared in a silky honey-butter-garlic glaze and seasoned with classic Old Bay for a bold coastal flavor.

Ingredients

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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)

Salt & pepper, to taste (optional)

1 teaspoon olive oil (for skillet, if needed)

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Shrimp

  • Pat shrimp dry using paper towels.

  • Lightly sprinkle a pinch of Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp (not the whole tablespoon—save the rest for the sauce).

  • Let sit while you prep the skillet.

Step 2: Make the Honey Butter Sauce

  • In a large non-stick or cast iron skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.

  • Add 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 minced garlic cloves.

  • Stir and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant and bubbly. Add red pepper flakes if using.

Step 3: Cook the Shrimp

  • Add the shrimp in a single layer to the skillet.

  • Sprinkle remaining Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp.

  • Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque with slight caramelization.

  • Spoon sauce over shrimp as they cook for full coverage.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

  • Remove skillet from heat.

  • Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

  • Serve immediately over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp—they become rubbery. As soon as they’re pink and curled, they’re done.

  • To enhance flavor, you can finish with a small squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

  • Want it spicier? Add cayenne or more red pepper flakes.

  • Frozen shrimp works well too—just thaw and dry completely before using.

  • Make this dish low-carb by serving it with cauliflower rice or zoodles.

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