Alabama Firecracker Shrimp
Spicy, pan-glazed Gulf shrimp tossed in a sweet-hot sauce, a modern favorite at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach seafood shacks.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 310 kcal
Equipment
- •Large skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 310 kcal
- fat
- 14
- carbs
- 18
- protein
- 26
- calories
- 310
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, and garlic together to make the glaze.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the shrimp. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they just turn pink.
- 4
Pour in the glaze and toss the shrimp to coat them.
- 5
Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and the shrimp are cooked through.
- 6
Garnish the top with sliced green onion.
- 7
Serve immediately over rice.
Chef's tips
Use fresh, wild-caught Gulf shrimp and do not overcook them, as they only need a couple of minutes per side. Reduce the glaze separately so it clings to the shrimp instead of steaming them.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 2 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Overcooking the shrimp until they become rubbery.
- •Adding the glaze too early, which can cause it to burn before the shrimp cook through.
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