{"id":1076,"date":"2021-07-31T19:10:25","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T19:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/?p=1076"},"modified":"2022-08-31T22:04:21","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T22:04:21","slug":"sriracha-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fueledwithfood.com\/sriracha-shrimp\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick & Easy Honey Sriracha Shrimp Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This honey sriracha shrimp recipe is fast and flavorful. Balance the spice by serving it over rice. Add a side of vegetables like steamed<\/a> or boiled broccoli<\/a>. Even better, it\u2019ll be ready in under 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I typically keep a bag of frozen shrimp in the freezer. My go-to is peeled and deveined shrimp, which cuts out extra prep work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Defrost Shrimp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shrimp defrosts in about 10 minutes. Simply take out the amount of shrimp you\u2019d like to cook, cover it in cold<\/strong> water, and let it sit until defrosted. Once it\u2019s defrosted, pat the shrimp dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, you\u2019re ready to cook your shrimp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Cook Shrimp on the Stovetop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cooking shrimp in a pan takes 5 minutes \u2014 really! It\u2019s easy to overcook shrimp, which will give them a rubbery texture, so make sure to watch the shrimp carefully when you cook it on a stovetop. You can season your shrimp with salt, pepper, and anything else of your choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat your pan over medium heat and add oil. I use non-stick olive oil. Once the pan is heated, place the shrimp in the pan in a single layer. Cook them on one side for about 2 minutes and then flip them and cook for another 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Tell if Shrimp is Cooked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Defrosted shrimp is translucent and grey. When it\u2019s cooked, you\u2019ll notice that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n