Hot Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos
Sweet, Spicy, Garlicky Shrimp in Warm, Buttery Tortillas
If you love sweet heat, garlic butter seafood, and tacos that explode with flavor, these Hot Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos will become your new favorite thing.
Think of these as a fusion of spicy honey-glazed shrimp, buttery garlic prawns, and street-style tacos—totally irresistible!
Why This Recipe Works
✔ Garlic Butter Shrimp = Max Flavor – The shrimp is lightly seared in butter, then tossed in a sticky, sweet-spicy glaze.
✔ Crispy & Buttery Tortillas – The tortillas are pan-toasted in butter, making them slightly crispy yet soft.
✔ Hot Honey = Sweet Heat Perfection – The sweet honey + fiery chili combo coats the shrimp like magic.
✔ Cool, Crunchy Contrast – Slaw, avocado, and jalapeño-lime crema balance the heat with fresh, creamy, and tangy elements.
Servings & Timing Summary
- Servings: 4 (Makes 8 tacos)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp hot honey (or mix 1 tbsp honey + ½ tsp hot sauce!)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (adds umami depth!)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat!)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lime
For the Slaw & Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lime
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Jalapeño-Lime Crema:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Tortillas:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter (for pan-toasting!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Jalapeño-Lime Crema
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, minced jalapeño, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir until smooth and refrigerate while you prep everything else.
Step 2: Prep the Slaw & Avocado
- In a mixing bowl, toss shredded cabbage, red onion, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
- Slice avocado and set aside.
💡 Pro Tip: For a mild slaw, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften the cabbage.
Step 3: Cook the Hot Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to help them sear properly.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt, stirring until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add shrimp and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly crispy.
- Reduce heat to low, add hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice, and toss to coat.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, letting the glaze thicken slightly.
Now, taste and adjust! Want more spice? Add extra hot honey or cayenne!
Step 4: Toast the Tortillas
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Toast each tortilla for 30 seconds per side, until lightly golden.
- Remove and keep warm under a kitchen towel.
Pro Tip: Press tortillas down gently for a slight crispiness!
Step 5: Assemble the Tacos & Serve!
- Spoon the hot honey shrimp into each tortilla.
- Top with slaw, avocado slices, and a drizzle of jalapeño-lime crema.
- Garnish with extra lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
Now grab a taco and enjoy that perfect balance of crispy, buttery, spicy, and creamy!
Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Extra Crispy Shrimp? Coat shrimp in cornstarch before cooking for a light, crispy texture.
✔ Love More Heat? Add extra sriracha, chili flakes, or hot honey drizzle before serving!
✔ Make It A Taco Bowl! Skip the tortillas and serve shrimp over cilantro-lime rice or shredded lettuce.
✔ Want Even More Flavor? Add crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese on top!
Estimated Nutritional Information (Per 2 Tacos)
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Protein: ~30g
- Carbohydrates: ~40g
- Sugars: ~10g
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Sodium: ~600mg
A protein-packed, flavor-loaded meal that’s totally worth every bite!
Hot Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp hot honey or mix 1 tbsp honey + ½ tsp hot sauce!
- 1 tbsp soy sauce adds umami depth!
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat!
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lime
For the Slaw & Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage green or purple
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 small avocado sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lime
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Jalapeño-Lime Crema:
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeño minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Tortillas:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter for pan-toasting!
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Jalapeño-Lime Crema
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, minced jalapeño, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and salt.
- Stir until smooth and refrigerate while you prep everything else.
Step 2: Prep the Slaw & Avocado
- In a mixing bowl, toss shredded cabbage, red onion, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.
- Slice avocado and set aside.
- 💡 Pro Tip: For a mild slaw, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften the cabbage.
Step 3: Cook the Hot Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels to help them sear properly.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt, stirring until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add shrimp and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until lightly crispy.
- Reduce heat to low, add hot honey, soy sauce, and lime juice, and toss to coat.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, letting the glaze thicken slightly.
- 🔥 Now, taste and adjust! Want more spice? Add extra hot honey or cayenne!
Step 4: Toast the Tortillas
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Toast each tortilla for 30 seconds per side, until lightly golden.
- Remove and keep warm under a kitchen towel.
- 💡 Pro Tip: Press tortillas down gently for a slight crispiness!
Step 5: Assemble the Tacos & Serve!
- Spoon the hot honey shrimp into each tortilla.
- Top with slaw, avocado slices, and a drizzle of jalapeño-lime crema.
- Garnish with extra lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
- Now grab a taco and enjoy that perfect balance of crispy, buttery, spicy, and creamy!
