Description

When you’re craving bold flavor and a touch of heat, Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Shrimp delivers in every bite. Juicy shrimp are pan-seared until perfectly tender, then tossed in a sticky, fiery-sweet glaze made with honey, Sriracha, garlic, and soy. It’s the kind of easy, crave-worthy dish that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for casual entertaining.

Whether you serve it over rice, tuck it into tacos, or eat it straight from the skillet, this shrimp is pure flavor-packed satisfaction.

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for crispier texture)
1 tbsp oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)

For the Honey Sriracha Glaze:

3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lime juice (optional, for zing)
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)

Garnish:

Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Shrimp
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss with cornstarch if using—this adds a light crisp when seared.

Step 2: Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Step 3: Sear the Shrimp
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.

Step 4: Toss in Sauce
Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the honey Sriracha sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.

Step 5: Serve
Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and an optional squeeze of fresh lime.

Notes

Over Jasmine or Coconut Rice – Let that sauce soak into fluffy rice.
In Tacos – Pair with slaw and avocado for a spicy taco night.
On Salad – Serve over mixed greens with a citrus vinaigrette.
With Noodles or Stir-Fried Veggies – Think garlic noodles or broccoli stir-fry.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired