Ingredients

For the Sauce:

• 1 cup honey
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 7 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

For the Shrimp:

• 17 shrimp, deveined and deshelled
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:

• Cooked white or jasmine rice
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce
   • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
   • Add garlic, jalapeño, and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
   • Stir in honey, hot sauce, cayenne, mustard, and basil.
   • Let simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
2. Cook the Shrimp
   • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
   • Toss shrimp with paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
   • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook 1 to 1½ minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
3. Combine
   • Pour sauce over the shrimp or toss shrimp directly into the sauce pan and mix well.
4. Serve
   • Plate the shrimp with a serving of warm rice and slices of fresh avocado.
   • Spoon extra sauce over the top and enjoy!