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5 from 12 votes

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

This tasty shrimp appetizer is on your table in 10 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Lisa Grant

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter on medium heat in a cast iron pan. Add shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until they start to turn pink.
  • In a small bowl, add Sriracha, honey, vinegar, ketchup, onion powder and paprika. Mix well then add to the pan. Stir the shrimp and sauce well and cook for another minute or until shrimp are fully cooked. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a bowl.
  • Continue to cook sauce for another 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Pour sauce over shrimp.
  • Garnish with green onion or cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 102mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2.5mg