Honey Garlic Broiled Shrimp
This broiled shrimp is sweet, buttery, and garlicky, with a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. The honey caramelizes under the broiler, giving the shrimp a glossy, flavorful finish.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails left on
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 6 garlic cloves minced to paste
- ½ –¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with ⅜ teaspoon kosher salt. Let sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine butter and honey. Microwave until melted, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Stir in garlic paste and red pepper flakes. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Adjust oven rack to 4 inches below broiler and preheat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack inside.
- Pat shrimp dry and return to the bowl. Toss with butter mixture to coat evenly.
- Arrange shrimp in a single layer on the rack.
- Broil until opaque and lightly charred, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter and serve with lemon wedges.