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A close-up shot of a serving plate over the white marble cooktop, filled with sugar-free honey butter shrimp, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. The shrimp are glistening in the rich, caramelized sauce, ready to be enjoyed.

Old Bay Shrimp Recipe

This buttery, caramelized Old Bay shrimp is packed with bold flavors and ready in just 15 minutes. Sweet, spicy, and perfectly tender, it’s an easy seafood dish you’ll crave again and again!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, seafood
Calories: 215
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound `Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tbsp Sugar-Free Honey
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
    A close-up shot of a black skillet over a white marble cooktop, with butter melting and gently sizzling. A wooden spoon rests on the side, ready for stirring, as the butter starts to bubble and coat the pan.
  2. Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    A close-up shot of raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp in a black skillet over a white marble cooktop. The shrimp are beginning to cook, turning slightly opaque, while a wooden spatula stirs them evenly in the sizzling butter.
  3. Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly.
    A close-up shot of a hand sprinkling Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp in a black skillet over a white marble cooktop. The reddish seasoning evenly coats the shrimp as they sizzle, adding a rich color and aromatic spices.
  4. Drizzle sugar-free honey over the shrimp, stirring to combine.
    A close-up shot of sugar-free honey drizzling from a spoon over the seasoned shrimp in a black skillet over a white marble cooktop. The shrimp glisten as they absorb the rich, golden sweetness, enhancing their flavor and texture.
  5. Cook for another 5-6 minutes until shrimp turn pink and slightly caramelized.
    A close-up shot of the shrimp caramelizing in the black skillet over a white marble cooktop. The edges turn golden brown, and the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze, coating the shrimp evenly for a rich, flavorful finish.
  6. Remove from heat and let it rest for a minute before serving.
    A close-up shot of the cooked shrimp resting in the black skillet over a white marble cooktop. The shrimp have a deep golden hue, with steam rising and a wooden spatula ready for serving, indicating they are perfectly cooked and infused with flavors.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite dip or side dish.
    A close-up shot of a serving plate over the white marble cooktop, filled with sugar-free honey butter shrimp, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. The shrimp are glistening in the rich, caramelized sauce, ready to be enjoyed.