These sticky, sweet and Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served with rice or phenomenal as a party appetizer. Made in one skillet, with only 8 ingredients, and ready, from prep to finish, in just 16 minutes, these shrimp belong on your table! 
Hi-ya friends! Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Aaaand, happy 3rd Monday of 2017. Is it just me, or is this year already flying by like craaaaazy?!
At this rate, I feel like if I close my eyes for too long I may wake up with signs of spring in the air. I’m not going to lie, that actually sounds pretty nice. 😉
I mean, the first official day of spring is only 9 weeks away, so crazier things have happened.
Anyways, how was your weekend? Did you spend it bundled up indoors? Or did you brave the elements and enjoy the great outdoors?
My weekend was A-Okay. I have been fighting some sort of cold for the past few weeks and feeling all kinds of icky, so I spent the entire weekend in my jammies getting my rest and relaxation on.
Buuuut, if you have followed this blog for any length of time, you already know that a good weekend, even when I feel great, looks pretty much the same.
Me + comfy clothes = LIFE.
Ain’t no shame in my life long PJ game.
Anyhow, we are going to keep it moving today, because I know it’s a holiday and some of you are fortunate enough to have today off.
For the rest of you (and me), it’s just a regular ‘ole Monday, and no one has time longwinded drivel.
So let’s do the dang thing. 🙌
Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp
AKA super quick and easy, 8 ingredient, one skillet Spicy Honey Glazed Shrimp.
Succulent, plump shrimp coated and glistening in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce, finished with a squeeze of acidic lime, and topped with mildly spicy jalapenos and fresh green onions, these shrimp are saucy and sublime.
Aside from tasting spectacular, these shrimp are fantastically fast to whip together. Think 16 minutes, from prep to finish, kind of fast.
Here’s how it all goes down-
Whisk together the marinade, which doubles as the sauce, and pour half of it over the shrimp. Toss the shrimp to coat and let it marinate in the refrigerator for a beat, or up to overnight if you want the full on flavor. Heat a bit of oil in a skillet, add the shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are half-way cooked. Add in the remaining sauce and continue cooking until the shrimp are cooked and caramelized. Finish it off by deglazing the pan with a splash of brandy (or white wine) and stir to coat the shrimp in all those delicious brown bits. Remove the pan from the heat, top with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and desired toppings.
Voilà – spicy honey shrimp for your face stuffing pleasure.
Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with a side of rice, terrific stuffed in some tacos, stupendous on a salad, or phenomenal as party appetizer, this skillet shrimp simply belongs on your table.
What to serve with honey shrimp?
Spicy honey shrimp is a very versatile dish and can be served with basically anything to make a meal, or they can be served on their own as an appetizer.
Sides to serve with sweet and spicy honey sautéed shrimp:
- Rice – Brown, white, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
- Asian style noodles – chow mein, soba, or udon
- Simple salad
- Steamed, roasted or stir-fried vegetables – broccoli, bell peppers, sugar snap peas, edamame, carrots
Recipe Notes, Tips & Tricks for Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp:
- You can use any size shrimp you would like in this skillet honey shrimp recipe, just adjust the cooking time up or down accordingly. I left the tails on my shrimp for aesthetic purposes, but you can certainly remove yours if desired. To keep this recipe super quick, purchase shrimp that have already been peeled and deveined.
- Deglazing the pan is a must, because those browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan have SO much flavor. However, doing it with brandy is optional. If you don’t have brandy, you can substitute white wine, sake, or even water.
- I listed the recipe as serving 2-4 depending on your appetite. It honestly depends on how much you love shrimp. I could have easily eaten the entire pound of this spicy honey glazed shrimp all by myself. Although, I have problems sharing. 😉 The recipe below can easily be scaled up or down depending on your needs.
Packed with flavor and lightning fast to whip together, this Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp needs to be a part of your dinner (or appetizer or lunch!) rotation.
Until Thursday friends, cheers – to living life with a little spice… and a side of honey shrimp.
XOXO
Cheyanne
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How to make Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp 👇
These sticky, sweet and Spicy Honey Glazed Skillet Shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner served with rice or phenomenal as a party appetizer. Made in one skillet, with only 8 ingredients, and ready, from prep to finish, in just 16 minutes, these shrimp belong on your table!
- 1 Pound Large Shrimp – cleaned and peeled
- ½ heaping tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Ginger – freshly grated
- ¼ tsp Lime Zest , packed
- 2 cloves Garlic – minced
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
- 3 TBS Honey
- ¼ tsp each Kosher Salt and Pepper
- 2 TBS Olive Oil , DIVIDED
- 1 TBS Brandy or White Wine
- Optional Garnishes: Jalapeno Slices, Thinly Sliced Scallions, Lime Wedges
- Serving Suggestions: Rice, Steamed Vegetables
Make the honey mixture: In a small bowl whisk together: cayenne, ginger, lime zest, garlic, soy sauce, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Marinate shrimp: Place shrimp in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to coat and then pour HALF of the honey mixture on top, reserving the other half of the honey mixture for later. Toss shrimp to coat. Transfer shrimp to the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
Cook shrimp: Heat remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp to the skillet discarding their marinade. Cook the shrimp undisturbed for one minute. Continue to cook, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking, for 2 minutes. Pour in the reserved honey mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are caramelized and cooked through, about 2-3 additional minutes. Add brandy to deglaze pan and scrape up browned bits from bottom of the pan, tossing to coat the shrimp.
Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with juice from lime wedges if using and top with optional garnishes. Enjoy!
*Recipe serves 2-4 depending on appetite and how you are serving this. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a meal.
*You can use any size shrimp you would like, just adjust cooking time up or down accordingly.
*I left the tails on my shrimp for aesthetic purposes.
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I’ve only seen two recipes this morning and both with shrimps! I would like to go shopping now, because these shrimp photos are making me drool, but we are buried in snow…. 🙁 No chance of spring thoughts here.
Hot, sweet, and tangy…that’s a party of flavours, Chey. This low carbs, low calorie and flavour packed shrimp dish looks droolworthy!
I hope you beat that cold! No fun being sick… although a good excuse to rock the PJs a little more! 😉
And yes, gimme all the saucy shrimp! You know I’m not gonna wanna share these either, so I’ll definitely be scaling up this recipe. Especially because my 5-year-old loves her some shrimp so she’s gonna need her own plateful 😉 Pinned!
Have a wonderful week my friend!
Comfy clothes are the name of my game, too! Especially when I can spend the whole weekend in them! Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case this weekend, but that’s ok. I hope you’re feeling better, Cheyanne! This shrimp looks SO good! I love making shrimp for my husband and I, so I will definitely have to try this recipe. I love the honey and spicy combo…and the fact that it’s made in a skillet is even better! Pinned, of course! Hope your Monday is off to a good start!
We woke up to sunshine today so we’re already off to a great start to the week! We had a pretty full weekend but the week ahead looks pretty low key which is always fine by me! This dish looks superb, my friend! Bring on the sweet and spicy 24/7!! Cheers! xo
Our weekend was pretty low k….lots of good eats and trying to stay toasty warm. We had a huge dump of snow last night so that was fun, lol 😀 Hope you start to feel better soon! Being sick sucks and it’s hard this time of year because there’s so many people with the cold and flu going around. It’s hard to avoid for sure! This looks unbelievably good, Cheyanne, and love your pics! Love the whole spicy/sweet combo….my fave! Pinned, of course. Have a great week, my friend 🙂
low ‘key’, not ‘k’….apparently me and Monday don’t get along 😉
Hey you!! I spent my long weekend coughing and sneezing (grrrr, Coldmageddon!!) so I think I totally deserve these scrumptious looking shrimpies – after all, honey is good for colds! 🙂 Sorry you are under the weather too my friend – I can 100% say I feel your pain! Here’s to us both feeling better this week. xoxo
Yay for another delicious skillet meal Chey! And how easy and flavorful do these look?! OMG! This is right up our alley at the Dwyer house! Can’t wait to try!
I’m sorry you’re under the weather, love. I’ve been sick on and off since October, but I’m getting sinus surgery Feb. 1, so I’m hoping that helps. P.S. Girllll these photos are on point!
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been sick! My son just caught something and I’m starting to feel icky…I so don’t need this. 🙁 Feel better soon!
This shrimp looks absolutely amazing too — I can tell just by looking at it that it’s bursting with flavor. This is going on the meal plan!
Happy Monday, Chey (Although I do believe there’s no such thing)! Did you know that the 3rd Monday of January is officially the saddest day of the whole year due to a number of reasons? But I hope you’re doing great, and this is just a regular Monday (or perhaps better) for you. But if you feel a little sad, make this amazing shrimp skillet – that’s definitely the perfect remedy!:)
Why is it that EVERYTHING you make looks like art??? #FoodBloggerGoals, like to the MAX! Time flies: GURL. I know!! Don’t kill me, but I’m totally thinking about summer already (coping mechanism? I think so!!). At least that way, it won’t sneak up on me! Plus, it’s so miserably cold here, I must dream about warmer weather (and ALL of your recipes, duh). I’m so sorry to hear you’re not feeling well, Chey!! If cold had a face, I would totally punch it for you! Also, I would totally knit you like 100 pairs of extra cozy, extra comfy pj’s. Deal? 😉 This dish looks absolutely amazing. So gorgeous, so breathtaking. Love it. Sending you good, healthy vibes, my dear. Muah! Pinned, of course! xoxo
I spent this weekend painting a living room. I always think I like painting until I start doing the edge work and remember how unsteady my hand is. I think I need these wonderful shrimp as a reward. They look delicious!
I could always make more room for shrimp in my diet! I have to work today too unfortunately, but at least traffic is better!
Oh no, hope you feel better soon! It seem like someone is sick every week in our house too – first my son, then my daughter and now the hubs is sick.
This shrimp looks absolutely amazing though — so juicy and jam-packed with flavor!!
Gorgeous spicy shrimp my friend! Love it. Sorry you don’t have the day off. We do around here, but we are putting our house on the market this week or next. Everything is in disarray and we are painting the kitchen and living room, and staging and taking pictures of other rooms that don’t need painting. EEK!!! Not my idea of a holiday. Anyway, loving this spicy shrimp and wish there were not drop cloths galore so I could whip up this spicy shrimp in 16 minutes in my kitchen. SIXTEEN!!!! Have a fabulous week Cheyanne, and may the PJ -filled weekend come quickly for both of us. XO.
This one has me drooling. Literally. On day 1 of a 10 day cleanse and here I am reading my favorite foodie sites dying! Why do I do this to myself?
The sweet and sticky shrimp look incredible and I can taste that sauce. With the sliced fresh jalapenos and lime to finish it off… heaven!
Hahaha – Lady, you sure are right – there definitely “Ain’t no shame in (your) life long PJ game” and you are spot on about this year flying by – just when I was getting used to being on Christmas vacay, I find myself in the middle of January! I need for time to slow down – and am gonna attempt that by getting me some shrimp, unplugging and enjoying this fantastic recipe here! Happy MLK week to ya! xo
There’s absolutely no shame in your jammie game! I pretty much live in mine unless I’m at work. 🙂 There’s no shame in these shrimp either! I almost always do some sort of garlic version of shrimp and never think to use honey and soy, so this is going on the menu this week! I hope you are feeling better today, Chey! XO
Suffering from the cold is not fun indeed. Gorgeous looking spicy shrimp my friend. Just love that spicy honey glaze, I can it taste fantastic. Love how it’s bursting with delish flavor. Yummy share, Chey. Hope you feel better soon. 🙂
This looks amazing and mouth wateringly good!! I am such a fan of shrimp, and this looks great! Will have to pin for later.. – https://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Oh wait did I say Yes? OMG, I’m a seafood lover, especially shrimp! I can’t get shrimp in my tummy fast enough. Hot, spicy, sweet, tangy, you are speaking my language Cheyanne, like always 🙂 I hate to hear that you are fighting a cold, getting sick this year has been the worst, it took me over a week to get over my flu and I never get sick. Get plenty of rest and enjoy the comfy clothes life 🙂
Ughhh I hope you are starting to feel better!! The husband and I are finally I think past the worst of our colds … fingers crossed!! So you know how I feel about shrimp (lol) but I sooo want to put this glaze on other things!! I can’t resist the sweet & savory thing at all!!
I’m game for PJs and spicy shrimp any day of the week, not just the weekends. This recipe is to die for! Pics are gorgeous and is making me want to jump into the screen with a big fork! Hoping you feel better now darling cos it’s no fun being sick. Boooooo! Pinning this shrimp and making soon 🙂
Ohhhh am I all about the comfy clothes, too! The. best. And I’m dying over this shrimp recipe! So simple but SO SO good!
I hope you’re feeling better, Cheyanne! I’m sure these beautiful shrimp make things all better, I know that would do the trick for me! 😉 I LOVE shrimp, so I’d totally eat the entire recipe myself… but I have problems sharing, too. Totally making these ASAP. Pinned!
Yum! This looks so delicious! 🙂 I love the spicy honey glaze!!! A weekend full of rest and relaxation is always a good thing! Hope you are feeling better.
Aww hope you are feeling much better Cheyanne! These shrimps look so flavorful!! I want some now!!
I wish I could close my eyes and it would be spring, LOL . These shrimp are amazing! Love the sweet and spicy combo and shrimp are always one of my first picks!! Take care.
Love shrimp & spice & honey. Oooowhee. You got me with this easy one-dish wonder. You made me happy with this one. PS. The photography rocks!
I hope you’re feeling great now, Cheyanne!
We eat shrimp all of the time in the Summer – why do I forget about it in the winter? Love the sweet spiciness of this – going on the menu. Thanks my friend!
I made it and it was great! God recipe!
So glad you liked it!! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know! Cheers! 🙂
Yesterday I cooked this with my girlfriend and I can say that this honey glazed shrimps are amazing, so delicious. Thank you for sharing this delight with us.
Hi Boyan! I’m thrilled you both loved these shrimp!! Thank you so much for coming back to let me know how it went over!! Cheers!