Bourbon Shrimp

Sweet, sticky, and savory, this super easy Honey Bourbon Shrimp has everything you love. Pan-seared shrimp and veggies are quickly simmered in a simple richly-flavored sauce. It is a delicious 30-minute seafood dinner you can serve over rice, noodles, and more.

HOW TO MAKE IT

Bourbon Shrimp

YIELD

4 servings

TOTAL TIME

30 mins

Ingredients  – 1/4 cup bourbon – 1/4 cup ketchup – 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari, gluten free if needed – ½ cup honey – 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 Tablespoon cornstarch – 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined – ½ teaspoon salt – 1/2 teaspoon pepper – 1/2 teaspoon onion powder – 1 Tablespoon sesame oil – 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into cubes – 1 red pepper, chopped – 1/4 cup sliced green onions, optional garnish – Sesame seeds, optional garnish – Rice, noodles, etc. for serving

Make the sauce

1

In a medium bowl, combine bourbon, ketchup, soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch. Whisk together and set aside.

Season the shrimp

2

Place shrimp in a bowl and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder and toss to coat.

Cook the shrimp

3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add the sesame oil. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side.

Add the veggies

4

Add the zucchini and red peppers. Saute for 3-5 minutes until starting to get tender and lightly browned.

Add the sauce

5

Drain all liquid from pan. Return skillet to stove and add the sauce mixture.

simmer till thickened

6

Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer 5-7 minutes or until thickened, stirring often.

Serve and enjoy

7

Serve with rice or ramen noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, as desired.

Bourbon Shrimp

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