Citrus Honey Glazed Shrimp Skillet (Printable Version)
Juicy shrimp coated in a bright citrus honey glaze with orange and lemon. Ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Citrus Honey Glaze
05 - 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
11 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Zest of 1 lemon or orange
14 - Lemon or orange wedges (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
04 - Lower the heat to medium and pour the citrus honey mixture into the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Add the butter to the skillet and stir until fully melted and the glaze becomes glossy and smooth.
06 - Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the glaze. Cook for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and citrus zest, and serve immediately with citrus wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze comes together in the same pan, so cleanup is almost nothing on a busy night.
- It tastes like something you would order at a coastal restaurant but takes less than thirty minutes start to finish.
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery in seconds, so pull them from the skillet when they are just barely opaque because they will cook a tiny bit more in the glaze.
- The glaze thickens fast once the butter goes in, so have everything ready and work quickly at that stage.
03 -
- Keep a close eye on the honey as it simmers because it can go from beautifully reduced to slightly burnt in a matter of seconds.
- A splash of water can rescue a glaze that has reduced too much, loosening it back to a pourable consistency.