By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
100 cal · 18 min
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
Recipe GLPR710ef22fdebc1c
Large succulent shrimp glazed in a caramelized brown sugar and butter sauce, seasoned with warm Creole spices and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes, finished with a drizzle of honey. Quick to prepare and bursting with contrasting sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.
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Ingredients
45 count Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons Butter
¼ cup Brown sugar
2 teaspoons Honey
1½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
Directions
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it melts completely.
Stir in brown sugar, mixing until it dissolves and begins to caramelize slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with Creole seasoning and red pepper flakes, stirring well to coat evenly.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp turn bright pink and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Drizzle honey over the shrimp and stir to combine. Cook for 30 seconds more.
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately while hot.
Comments
This dish checks nearly all boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: shrimp is readily available at every major chain and reasonably priced year-round (around $8–10 per pound), the other ingredients are staples at any grocery store, and the 18-minute timer is honest for a skilled cook. The real strengths are cost per serving (roughly $2–2.50 once shrimp is bought) and the fact that you can throw it together with minimal fuss and no constant attention. The one small drawback is that pan-seared shrimp does not reheat gracefully—it toughens—so this is best eaten fresh the same night, which may not suit families seeking leftovers or batch-prep options.
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