Bourbon Glazed Shrimp.

Bourbon Glazed Shrimp

Prep Time: 20 Minutes (+ Refrigeration)
Servings: 4 – 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Minced Italian parsley, for garnish

Preparation:

• Combine brown sugar, bourbon, olive oil, soy sauce, green onions, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly. Add the shrimp and stir to coat. Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour, turning occasionally. 

• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, pull the shrimp out of the marinade, shaking off the excess, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Reserve the marinade. 

• Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook the shrimp until pink on one side, about 2 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until almost completely pink, but still a little translucent, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 

• Add the reserved marinade to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened and glossy, 5 to 7 minutes.

• Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add the cooked shrimp and toss to coat. 

• Once the shrimp is warm, stir in the parsley and serve immediately.