Perfect Golden Brown Shrimp in 15 minutes

Perfect Golden Brown Caramelized Shrimp  in 15 minutes

Every been to a restaurant and wondered how they prepare shrimp that is a perfect golden brown? Well, I did so I started experimenting and in my first attempt I did it! Found a fool proof easy way to always perfectly caramelize shrimp in a skillet. What is the secret?.....HONEY!!!

Not only will it look great but this gives the shrimp a sweet yet mild honey taste.

My favorite use for caramelized shrimp is on a salad. Take any salad, with the exception of a salad that has iceberg lettuce....yuck! Add the caramelized shrimp and you no longer need a main course, the salad can be the main event!

This method is so easy and works every time.

1      lb of jumbo raw shrimp deveined and peeled (keep the tails on)
2      tbsp honey
3      tbsp water
1      tbsp salt
1      tsp pepper
2      tbsp butter
1/4   tsp garlic powder

Wash your shrimp in a colander and dry shrimp with a paper towel. In a separate mixing bowl combine honey, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk ingredients together until the honey is incorporated into the mixture. Toss the shrimp in the mixture and let sit for 5 minutes ensuring every shrimp is coated with mixture.

On medium heat melt butter in stainless steel skillet. Put shrimp in skillet and cook on medium heat until  shrimp is caramelized and golden brown.

Put directly on salad or put on a serving dish!

No only is it easy but you will impress with your perfect caramelized shrimp!

Note: Are you doing something asian inspired? Add some ginger to the honey mix and you'll get that asian flare!