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Bourbon and Honey Garlic Shrimp

Bourbon and Honey Garlic Shrimp | BourbonandHoney.com -- Simple and delicious, this Bourbon and Honey Garlic Shrimp is the perfect weeknight dinner or party appetizer.

Simple and delicious, this flavorful shrimp is the perfect weeknight dinner or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail on (fresh, or thawed if frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, bourbon, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes until well blended.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with half of the marinade, saving the rest for later. Marinate the shrimp for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side until the shrimp is pink and beginning to brown. Serve shrimp with cooked rice, parsley and remaining sauce.

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