Grilled Honey Aleppo Shrimp
This quick and easy meal is a win all around. It’s ready in under half an hour, and the savory flavors of the butter and Honey Aleppo Pepper Seasoning give it a luxurious richness that makes you think it had to take longer than it actually did. You want to cook these shrimp over a relatively high heat, since you want to cook them quickly and give the honey in the blend a chance to caramelize, for deeper flavor and a bit of crispiness.
This recipe is easy to adapt to various tastes. It’s a simple swap to make this recipe with chicken instead of shrimp. If you don’t want to use skewers, then you can grill shrimp without them or cook them in a hot frying pan. Add more seasoning if you want more heat or intense flavor, but we do recommend taste testing first, since this blend has a bit of a punch. Garnish with parsley or fresh chives, and serve it over noodles, rice, zoodles, or riced cauliflower for a light meal.
1 pound shrimp
1/2 stick unsalted butter, divided
2 Tablespoons Honey Aleppo Pepper Seasoning, divided, plus more to taste
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Peel and clean shrimp, if necessary.
3. Melt butter. Stir in 1 Tablespoon Honey Aleppo Pepper Seasoning.
4. Toss shrimp in 1 Tablespoon Honey Aleppo Pepper Seasoning. Thread shrimp onto skewers, if you’re using them.
5. Stir butter mixture to prevent seasoning from settling. Take one Tablespoon of butter and place into a separate bowl. Set remaining butter aside.
6. Brush shrimp with one Tablespoon butter mixture and put on the hot grill.
7. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp has turned opaque and is cooked through.
8. Sprinkle more Honey Aleppo Pepper Seasoning on finished shrimp, if desired. Garnish and serve, with remaining butter mixture for dipping.
