Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails on
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

What to Know Before Cooking

For best results, use untreated shrimp. If your shrimp have additives like sodium tripolyphosphate, skip the salting step.

Diamond Crystal kosher salt is used for this recipe. If substituting Morton kosher salt, use slightly less than the specified amount.

A rasp-style grater can quickly turn garlic into a paste.

To simplify the flavor, remove the garlic and red pepper flakes, perfect for pairing with cocktail sauce or adding to salads or pasta.

Salting the Shrimp

In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Allow them to sit for 15 to 30 minutes.

Making the Garlic-Honey Butter

Combine the butter and honey in a small bowl. Cover and microwave until melted, around 30 to 60 seconds.

Mix in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Let it cool, about 5 minutes.

Preparing the Oven and Pan

As the butter mixture cools, adjust your oven rack to be 4 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack inside.

Coating the Shrimp

Spread the shrimp on a large plate or cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.

Return them to the bowl and pour the butter mixture over, ensuring even coating. It’s okay if the butter begins to solidify.

Broiling

Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on the prepared rack.

Broil until they are opaque and slightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Serving

Transfer the shrimp to a serving dish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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Honey Garlic Broiled Shrimp

Honey Garlic Broiled Shrimp with a sweet, garlicky glaze and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. The shrimp are tender, juicy, and slightly charred for added depth.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Cooling Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 pounds large shrimp 21 to 25 per pound, peeled and deveined, tails on
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 2 tablespoons honey
• ▢ 4 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Toss shrimp with salt; let sit 15-30 mins.
• Combine butter and honey; microwave until melted, 30-60 secs.
• Stir in garlic paste and red pepper flakes; cool 5 mins.
• Preheat broiler; line baking sheet with foil and set wire rack inside.
• Pat shrimp dry; toss with butter mixture.
• Arrange shrimp on rack; broil 3-5 mins until opaque and slightly charred.
• Serve with lemon wedges.