Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering or just looking to spice up your summer weeknight routine, this skillet recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s bold, a little smoky, and totally crowd-pleasing—everything summer entertaining should be.
Shrimp cook in minutes, making them ideal for fast meals. But when they’re coated in a tangy, garlicky BBQ glaze and tossed with blistered sweet peppers? That’s when they become the star of the table.
We like serving this dish right from the skillet with warm bread, quick slaw, or a bowl of rice. No stress, no need for a grill—just spicy summer flavor in 20 minutes flat.
Spicy BBQ Shrimp Skillet
Serves: 4 (as a main) or 6–8 (as an appetizer)
Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Shawhan Farms Buck’s Spicy BBQ Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Optional: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, yogurt sauce or slaw for serving
Instructions:
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix lime juice, honey, vinegar, and Buck’s Spicy BBQ Seasoning. Set aside.
- Sear the veggies: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced peppers and onion. Cook 5–6 minutes until just softened and lightly charred. Remove to a plate.
- Cook the shrimp: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Add shrimp in a single layer and season lightly with salt. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through.
- Glaze & toss: Return veggies to the pan. Pour in glaze and stir quickly to coat. Let it bubble for 1–2 minutes until thickened slightly.
- Serve: Transfer to a platter or serve straight from the skillet. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro if desired.
Party Tips
This recipe scales easily—just double the batch and use a large pan or two. It’s great at room temperature too, making it perfect for setting out at a casual gathering.
Want to round it out? Add a simple slaw or cilantro-lime yogurt sauce on the side. Or let guests build their own bowls with rice or toasted bread.
Pro Tip
Want restaurant-quality shrimp? Check out this guide on quick brining and searing for perfectly snappy, flavorful shrimp every time.
👉 Discover expert shrimp-cooking tips from Serious Eats.
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