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This Honey Sriracha Shrimp is one of those quick recipes that delivers big flavor with very little effort. The sticky sweet and spicy sauce coats the tender shrimp to create an easy weeknight meal.
Building meals around a simple protein and a flavorful sauce is one of the easiest ways to keep dinner practical and exciting.
This easy shrimp recipe proves that you don’t need complicated ingredients or long cooking times to make something unique, filling, and great for meal prep.
If you’re looking for more easy yet flavorful protein recipes to pair with your favorite sides, try my Ground Chicken Meatballs, Teriyaki Salmon Bites, or Honey Garlic Chicken Cubes.
Seriously Good Honey Sriracha Shrimp
If you love bold flavors and quick dinners, you’ll love this recipe. The sticky sweet and spicy sauce transforms simple shrimp into a flavorful meal that’s great for busy nights.
Here’s why it’s so good:
- Sweet heat in every bite. The combination of honey, sriracha, garlic, and fresh lime creates a sticky sauce that coats every bite of shrimp.
- High protein. Shrimp provides lean protein that keeps you full while still feeling light.
- Ready in minutes. Shrimp cooks quickly so dinner is ready in little time.
- Simple ingredients but big flavor. You’ll just need shrimp and a short list of pantry ingredients to create vibrant, balanced flavor.
Ingredient Notes
Just a few ingredients create a honey sriracha sauce that tastes amazing and is incredibly easy to make!
- Shrimp: Use fresh raw shrimp that are peeled and deveined for the easiest prep. Make sure to pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove excess water.
- Avocado oil: You can substitute with another neutral oil like canola oil.
- Honey: Adds natural sweetness and creates the slightly sticky sauce which coats the shrimp.
- Sriracha: Brings the signature sweet heat to this recipe. It’s balanced, slightly tangy, and has a subtle sweetness that pairs well with the honey and lime. You can adjust the amount to make the dish milder or spicier.
- Soy sauce: Adds savory flavor to balance the sweetness of the honey. You can sub with coconut aminos, if needed.
- Fresh lime juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice to add acidity and keep the flavors fresh.
- Fresh garlic: Use freshly minced garlic cloves for the best flavor.
How to Make Honey Sriracha Shrimp
Follow these simple steps to make tender shrimp tossed in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic until well combined.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and arrange in a single layer. Cook the shrimp undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp is opaque. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan and return to the stove over medium heat.
- Add the sauce to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce is reduced by half and becomes thick and syrupy.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan and toss to coat.
- Garnish the shrimp with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes before serving, if desired.
Jamie’s tips
Expert Recipe Tips
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking. This helps remove excess moisture and allows the sauce to coat them better.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Always cook shrimp in a single layer so they cook evenly. If you have too many shrimp in the pan you will steam them instead of sear them.
- Cook the shrimp just until opaque. Shrimp cook quickly, usually only 2 to 3 minutes per side. Avoid overcooking or they will be rubbery.
- Let the sauce thicken. Allow the sauce to simmer in the pan so it becomes glossy and sticks to the shrimp.
Serving Suggestions
One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can serve it a variety of ways depending on what you’re feeling.
- Serve as an appetizer. Arrange the cooked shrimp on wooden skewers and serve with extra sauce for dipping.
- Serve it taco-style. Use the shrimp as a filling for tacos or lettuce wraps with slaw or avocado lime crema.
- Turn it into a noodle bowl. Serve over rice noodles or ramen with some shredded carrots and green onions.
- Make a rice bowl. Serve with brown rice, jasmine rice, or cauliflower rice and a side of your favorite vegetables like steamed broccoli, snap peas, sautéed peppers, corn, or avocado (this is my favorite way!).
- Pair with a simple salad. Something crisp and refreshing, like this cucumber and mango salad is the perfect addition.
- Add garnishes. For crunch, top with sesame seeds, chopped peanuts or cashews. Or add some fresh herbs like cilantro or sliced green onions. Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat. Or a squeeze of lime juice for more citrusy flavor.
How to Store
This spicy honey shrimp recipe is best fresh, but leftovers are still flavorful and convenient for easy meals later in the week.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Warm leftovers quickly over low heat or in short intervals in the microwave to avoid overcooking.
I do not recommend freezing the shrimp as they can become rubbery.
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Honey Sriracha Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, or other neutral oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or microplaned
- Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic until combined.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and arrange in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl and set aside. Wipe the pan out and return to the stove on medium heat.
- Add the sauce to the pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has reduced by half and becomes thick and syrupy.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan and toss to coat. Garnish the shrimp with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and drain well before cooking.
- Adjust the spice level. Start with less sriracha for milder flavor or add more for extra heat.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or vegetables to create a complete dinner.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
