Spicy Glazed Shrimp

Turn up the heat with this irresistible Spicy Glazed Shrimp recipe, a perfect balance of sweet and savory with a fiery kick! Succulent shrimp are pan-seared to perfection before being coated in a luscious glaze made from honey, sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic. A hint of red pepper flakes adds customizable heat, while a garnish of fresh green onions and sesame seeds brings a lovely crunch and pop of color. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a show-stopping appetizer. Serve over fluffy rice or noodles for a complete, satisfying meal bursting with bold flavors. Keywords: spicy glazed shrimp recipe, quick shrimp dinner, honey sriracha glaze, 20-minute shrimp recipe, easy shrimp appetizer.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic to create the glaze. Set aside.

Step 2

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with black pepper.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until pink and slightly opaque.

Step 5

Flip the shrimp and pour the prepared glaze over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are fully cooked and the glaze thickens and coats the shrimp.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the shrimp for extra heat.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the shrimp to a serving plate.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately as an appetizer or over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(664.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	981.8

Total Fat 31.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 1689.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 59.2g
Protein 112.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.5mg	0%
Iron 3.4mg	0%
Potassium 1474.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 44.7%

Carbs: 27.4%