I used the same marinade ingredients that I used for Southern Honey Bourbon Tenderloin Tips on the assumption that this combination would be equally delicious, and fast, on shrimp. Oh, so right. Delicious!
Tip : It is best if you marinate the shrimp for an hour before cooking.
Ingredients
- 5 large 16-20/lb count raw shrimp/person
- vegetable oil spray for frying
Marinade
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp Asian chili sauce (hot)
- 2 cloves garlic grated
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Mix 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp bourbon, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp Asian chili sauce (hot), and 2 cloves garlicand shell shrimp leaving the tails on.
- Combine marinade and shrimp in a plastic re-sealable bag and mix, making sure that all of the shrimp is covered.
- Refrigerate shrimp/marinade mixture for one hour before cooking.
Preparation
- Remove shrimp from marinade and pat dry on paper towels. Discard marinade.
- Spray a medium skillet with vegetable oil spray and heat skillet over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes
- Add shrimp to skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp has caramelized and the tails have turned pink.
Serving
- Serve with plain white rice.
