Bourbon Shrimp

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Sweet-savory bourbon shrimp with a glossy, caramelized sauce, inspired by the chicken version you love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

marinating time30

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Asian American

Keyword: Bourbon Glazed Shrimp, Bourbon Shrimp, Bourbon Shrimp Recipe, brown sugar bourbon shrimp, easy shrimp recipe, Shirmp, Shrimp appetizer, shrimp recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined shrimp I used medium shrimp, but large or jumbo will work
¼ cup bourbon
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

Add ¼ cup bourbon, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to a large ziplock bag. Close the bag and mash it around to combine.
Add 1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined shrimp to the bag and refrigerate to marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.
Heat a large 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the shrimp from the bag and reserve the marinade.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook on both sides for about 2 minutes, until they are pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
Add the marinade to the skillet and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet and whisk to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium and continue to simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens. Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Turn off the heat, garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet; microwaving is not recommended.
Freezer: Not recommended.
Make Ahead: The Sauce can be made 24 hours ahead. Do not marinate shrimp longer than 1 hour, or the texture will suffer.

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