20 minute bourbon honey butter shrimp
Weeknight doldrums got you down? Boost yourself up with a low-effort seafood supper.
Ingredients
- 1 lb colossal shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- rice, avocado, fresh lemons, and herbs, to serve
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp very dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the bourbon, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches as needed, saute the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque and golden.
- Add all the shrimp back to the pan. Throw in the garlic and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until the garlic caramelizes and the butter browns around the shrimp, about 1-2 minutes longer.
- Pour the bourbon mixture over the shrimp. Simmer until it thickens slightly and coats the shrimp, about 2-3 minutes longer.
- Serve the shrimp warm over rice or potatoes, or another grain, and avocado slices. Garnish with basil.