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15 Minute Honey Sriracha Shrimp Recipe

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November 20, 2020
4.83 from 46 votes


Last Updated November 20, 2020 | 11 Comments

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Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Shrimp – better tasting and faster than takeout, this easy and delicious shrimp recipe is made with simple ingredients including jumbo shrimp, fresh garlic, sweet honey, and spicy sriracha sauce.

Juicy large shrimp simmered in a homemade sauce made with soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice wine vinegar, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Shrimp with Honey Siracha Sauce

Shrimp will forever be my favorite weeknight dinner.

From a simple shrimp stir fry to healthy, pre-marinated shrimp perfect for outdoor grilling, it is the easiest thing to cook when you’re in a rush.

And since life feels especially busy/strange/overwhelming at the moment, I would like to take a minute to thank this weeknight life-saver for always being,

  • reliable
  • versatile
  • healthy
  • and delicious

Anyway, today we’re making this spicy shrimp skillet with a homemade honey sriracha sauce. Bold and flavorful, everyone will love this easy dinner recipe.

Feel free to thread the shrimp through wooden skewers, bbq, and enjoy as a yummy summer appetizer, or serve it with your favorite veggies like asparagus, bell pepper, or broccoli for a delicious low-carb meal.

If you’re not a fan of spicy foods, simply cut back on the sriracha and add extra honey or soy sauce. Alright, let’s get to it!

Skillet filled with jumbo tail-on cooked shrimp covered in homemade honey Sriracha sauce and served with asparagus spears.

What You’ll Need

  • raw shrimp
  • olive oil
  • limes 
  • sake
  • soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sriracha
  • honey 
  • garlic cloves

What is sake (saké)? Sake is an alcoholic beverage popular throughout Japan (it is often referred to as Japanese rice wine). It is made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. Sake may, or may not be gluten-free. Always double check before consuming if you’re sensitive to gluten.

  • TIP: Since sake is a somewhat random ingredient and not often found in many people’s homes, feel free to substitute it with water, chicken broth, or leave it out altogether. You may also substitute it with Shaoxing wine (aka Chinese cooking wine).

How spicy is sriracha sauce? This varies from one person to another. In general, if you’re sensitive to mildly spicy foods, then you will likely find sriracha to be rather hot. Start with less and add more, as needed, or balance the heat with additional honey and soy sauce.

Juicy large shrimp simmered in a homemade sauce made with soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice wine vinegar, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

 

White plate filled with cooked asparagus spears and Honey Sriracha Shrimp

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If you try making this Spicy 15 Minute Honey Sriracha Shrimp Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

Skillet filled with jumbo tail-on cooked shrimp covered in homemade honey Sriracha sauce and served with asparagus spears.

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Juicy large shrimp simmered in a homemade sauce made with soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, and rice wine vinegar, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Spicy Honey Sriracha Shrimp

4.83 from 46 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Sweet and Spicy Honey Sriracha Shrimp - better tasting and faster than takeout, this easy and delicious shrimp recipe is made with simple ingredients including jumbo shrimp, fresh garlic, sweet honey, and spicy sriracha sauce.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dinner, Main Course, Seafood
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 346 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Shrimp

  • 2 pounds raw shrimp - peeled and deveined, with tail on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • sesame seeds - for garnish

For the Honey Sriracha Sauce

  • 1 lime - juiced
  • 2 tablespoon saké - plus more to deglaze the skillet (see notes)
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 4 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Instructions
 

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. I prefer to leave the tails on, but feel free to remove the tails if preferred. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer (you may need to cook them in two batches) and cook for approximately 3 minutes, then flip and continue to cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • While the shrimp is cooking, mix together the lime juice, saké, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, honey, and minced garlic.
  • Remove the cooked shrimp to a clean plate and set aside.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Deglaze and charred or stuck-on bits with a splash of saké (or soy sauce/rice wine vinegar). Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to simmer.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet, mix well to coat in sauce, and cook for 1-minute.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, and green onions, if desired. Serve with a side of white rice, brown rice, grilled or roasted veggies, and lime wedges.

Jessica's Notes

What is sake (saké)? Sake is an alcoholic beverage popular throughout Japan (it is often referred to as Japanese rice wine). It is made by fermenting rice that has been polished to remove the bran. 
  • NOTE: Since sake is a somewhat random ingredient and not often found in many people's homes, feel free to substitute it with water, chicken broth, or leave it out altogether. You may also substitute it with Shaoxing wine (aka Chinese cooking wine).

Nutritional Information

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 572mg | Sodium: 2524mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 334mg | Iron: 5mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword Honey Sriracha Shrimp, Shrimp Recipes, Spicy Sriracha Shrimp
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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Jennifer Brown says

    January 14, 2023 at 12:06 am

    5 stars
    Utterly delicious.
    Thanks for a wonderful recipe, really easy to make. I substituted the Sake with Mirin and it worked beautifully.

    Reply
  2. Cj says

    January 7, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! It’s my second time cooking with sriracha sauce and I’m not sure how far the heat goes but it was just right! Definitely will make again!!

    Reply
  3. Hayley says

    April 25, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious. Perfect for shrimp and grits (I omitted the sesame seed). Definitely a keeper.

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      April 26, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Thanks for the delicious feedback, Hayley 🙂

      Reply
  4. Shari says

    February 27, 2022 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    I made this and my husband raved on and on about it! Very tasty and so fast! Thanks Jessica!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      February 28, 2022 at 6:58 am

      Thanks for sharing the feedback and rating, Shari 😀

      Reply
  5. Janna says

    January 2, 2021 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    Yum!! Tasty and quick. Next time larger shrimp will help me get the cooking time just right. Plenty of extra sauce to drizzle on the veggies too. Thanks Jessica for the delicious New Years Day-after dinner!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      January 3, 2021 at 9:53 am

      I am glad you enjoyed it Janna 🙂

      Reply
  6. sidney says

    November 21, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Hi Jessica : Can one use any other fish such as salmon,cod or other whitefish for what looks to be a most delicious recipe É

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      November 21, 2020 at 9:15 am

      Absolutely! You may use any type of fish or even chicken 🙂 Just be sure to adjust the cooking time. Great question!

      Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      November 21, 2020 at 9:29 am

      Absolutely Sidney, I always encourage experimentation 🙂

      Reply

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