Golden Honey Butter Garlic Shrimp: An Effortlessly Elegant Dish for Holiday Parties
The Ultimate Holiday Party Menu: Golden Honey Butter Garlic Shrimp
December is synonymous with holiday gatherings and parties! Introducing ‘Golden Honey Butter Garlic Shrimp,’ a dish that’s as impressive as it is easy to make at home. Crafted in a single pan, this recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a rich, aromatic blend of butter and garlic. It’s the perfect accompaniment to wine or beer, offering a visually stunning and deliciously simple option for your festive celebrations. Elevate your year-end dining with this delightful creation!
Flavor-Boosting Sauce Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin or similar)
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Korean oligosaccharide syrup) or Honey
- 1/4 Lemon (for juice and slices)
- 2 Pinches Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- Pinch of Dried Parsley Flakes
Fresh Base Ingredients
- 5 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 Green Onion (sliced)
- 3 Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 Lemon (for juice and slices)
- 10 Shrimp (medium-sized, peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 Chili Pepper (red or green, finely minced)
- 2 Slices Bread (baguette or similar, optional for serving)
- 5 Cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 Green Onion (sliced)
- 3 Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 Lemon (for juice and slices)
- 10 Shrimp (medium-sized, peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 Chili Pepper (red or green, finely minced)
- 2 Slices Bread (baguette or similar, optional for serving)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Prepare the Shrimp: Twist off and discard the heads from the fresh shrimp. Peel the shells from the body, leaving the last segment near the tail intact. Also, remove the small vein-like sac at the tail end for a cleaner bite. (Refer to the video tutorial for detailed preparation steps if needed.)
Step 2
2. Prepare Vegetables and Aromatics: Thinly slice the lemon and green onion. Finely mince the garlic and chili pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 3
3. Sauté Aromatics and Cook Shrimp: Heat your pan over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. First, sauté the minced garlic and sliced green onion until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; once it turns golden, add the butter and let it melt. Once the butter is melted, add the halved cherry tomatoes and the prepared shrimp. Stir-fry together. As the shrimp turns pink, add the cooking wine and squeeze in the juice from 1/4 lemon for added brightness. Season with 2 pinches of salt and a pinch of black pepper, then toss lightly.
Step 4
4. Glaze and Finish: Reduce the heat to low. Add the oligosaccharide syrup (or honey) to create a beautiful glaze over the shrimp. Stir everything to coat evenly. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with dried parsley flakes for a beautiful finish. If using bread, toast the slices until golden brown on both sides, either on a grill or in a skillet.
Step 5
5. Serve and Enjoy: Plate the beautifully glazed Honey Butter Garlic Shrimp attractively, perhaps alongside the toasted bread. This dish makes for a stunning and delicious centerpiece for any holiday gathering!
