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A bowl filled with white rice and topped with honey sriracha shrimp with a garnish of lime and chopsticks sitting on the side of the bowl.

Honey Sriracha Shrimp

Kaleena Martinez
These tender shrimp are topped with a sweet honey and spicy sriracha sauce to make the perfect honey sriracha glaze.
4.73 from 18 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
  • ⅓ cup sriracha
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • juice of one lime optional

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • Skillet

Instructions
 

  • Add avocado oil or olive oil to a large skillet pan and heat over medium heat
  • Rinse the shrimp under water then pat dry. Add the shrimp to the hot pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes or until they are opaque in color then remove them from the pan and set aside
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic then add it to the same pan you cooked the shrimp
  • Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, once boiling, turn the heat to medium and let boil for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the sauce has thickened to a glaze
  • Once the sauce has thickened, turn the heat to low and add the shrimp into the pan and coat them with the glaze. Let them cook on low for 5 minutes then remove from the heat at serve with rice or vegetables

Notes

Substitutions
Shrimp- You can use fresh raw shrimp or frozen shrimp. If you use frozen shrimp I would recommend letting them thaw out completely in a bowl and then discard the excess water.
Soy sauce- You can use gluten free soy sauce, tahini, or coconut aminos.
Garlic- You can use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if you don't have fresh garlic.
Rice wine vinegar- You can use apple cider vinegar.
Frequently asked questions
What does honey sriracha taste like?
Honey sriracha sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy. It's made with honey, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar.
How long do you cook shrimp?
Cook shrimp in a skillet pan for about 5 minutes or until it has turned an opaque and slightly pink color.
Should you rinse shrimp before cooking?
Rinse the shrimp under color water then dry with a paper towel before cooking.
What to serve with
  • with your favorite vegetables
  • shrimp tacos- use fresh corn tortillas and top the tacos with a tangy coleslaw
  • with brown rice
  • with cauliflower rice
  • in a stir fry with vegetables and soba noodles
Tips and optional cooking methods
Optional- I love adding a squeeze of lime juice, green onions, and a little bit of sesame seeds on top of the shrimp. You can also grate some fresh ginger into the sauce while cooking.
If you have any extra sauce you can save it and use it to toss with some crispy Brussel sprouts or your favorite vegetable for a sweet and spicy side dish.
Air fryer- If you want a crispy texture to your shrimp, you can cook them in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 minutes, flip them, and then cook them for an additional 1-5 minutes.
Grilling- Thread the shrimp onto wooden skewers and grill over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes a side.
Storing and reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
You can reheat the shrimp in a skillet on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 32gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 2316mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 441IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 1mg

*nutrition information is an approximate

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