Shrimp on their own have a natural sweetness that balances their salty, savory flavor, which makes them just so tempting. Sweet Shrimp amps up the sweetness and makes these shrimp so tasty, you’ll be snapping them up by the gallon! Each tender, pink shrimp is coated in a citrus-infused, honey-sweet marinade and then roasted to ensure the glaze becomes sticky and caramelized. Mmmm, you’ll be craving Sweet Shrimp for a long time after you try them for the first time!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 lemon, zested
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium bowl, add the hoisin sauce, the honey, the lemon juice, the lemon zest, the salt, and the pepper and whisk to combine.
Step 2 –In a gallon-size resealable plastic bag or a large bowl, add the shrimp and the marinade and toss gently so the shrimp is completely coated.
Step 3 –Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight, turning the shrimp occasionally.
Step 4 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 5 –Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Step 6 –Place the shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet, discarding the marinade.
Step 7 –Roast the shrimp until they are just pink and reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 6-8 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve immediately, garnished with the cilantro.
