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Cajun Hot Honey Shrimp

A quick and delicious dish featuring jumbo shrimp glazed with a sweet and spicy honey sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • to taste black pepper Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp salted butter divided
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or 2 tsp dried) Fresh thyme recommended for better aroma
  • 1 unit lemon, zest and juice
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste kosher salt Kosher salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat shrimp dry, then toss with Cajun seasoning and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
  3. Add butter, garlic, thyme, and lemon zest. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the garlic is golden.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, and remove the pan from heat.
  5. In another pan, melt honey, 2 tbsp butter, cayenne, chili powder, paprika, and salt to make a glaze.
  6. Drizzle the hot honey over the shrimp and serve with flaky salt and sides like polenta or crusty bread.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days or freeze them for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.