Hot Honey Cabbage & Shrimp Sheet Pan Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Hot Honey Cabbage & Shrimp Sheet Pan roasts shrimp and cabbage wedges together with sticky chili-honey glaze for sweet-heat caramelization and hands-off weeknight magic.

Ready in 25 minutes, it serves 4 with charred cabbage edges and glossy shrimp perfectly.

Why This Recipe Works

High heat caramelizes honey sugars while cabbage softens without mushiness. Sheet pan method concentrates flavors through pan juices. Shrimp quick-cooks preventing toughness. Chili flakes bloom in oil creating complex heat. Lemon finish brightens richness.

Ingredients & Prep

Sheet Pan:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled/deveined
• 1 small green cabbage, cut 8 wedges
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp hot honey (or honey + ½ tsp chili flakes)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Juice 1 lemon

Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro
• Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat 425°F; line sheet pan parchment.
2. Toss cabbage wedges with 2 tbsp oil, salt; arrange cut-side down.
3. Mix hot honey, garlic, paprika, 1 tbsp oil; reserve half.
4. Roast cabbage 12 minutes.
5. Toss shrimp with half honey mixture; nestle between cabbage wedges.
6. Roast 8-10 minutes until shrimp curl opaque. Brush remaining glaze; squeeze lemon.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Fridge 2 days; reheat 400°F crisp.

FAQs

Shrimp rubbery?
Don’t overcook; pull at 140°F internal.

Cabbage soggy?
Wedges not shreds; high heat direct contact.

No hot honey?
Honey + chili crisp or sriracha.

Conclusion

Hot Honey Cabbage & Shrimp Sheet Pan sticky-hugs simplicity charred perfection.

Hot Honey Cabbage & Shrimp Sheet Pan Recipe

Print Recipe

Hot Honey Cabbage & Shrimp Sheet Pan roasts jumbo shrimp and cabbage wedges together with garlic butter and spicy honey drizzle. 25-minute one-pan meal caramelizes cabbage edges while keeping shrimp juicy with addictive sweet-heat glaze.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled deveined tails on
• 1 medium head green cabbage cut 8 wedges
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• ⅓ cup hot honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• Lime wedges

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 425°F. Line large sheet pan with parchment. Pat shrimp dry.
• 2. Mix melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper.
• 3. Toss cabbage wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt. Arrange cut-side down on sheet pan.
• 4. Roast cabbage 12 mins. Toss shrimp with 2 tbsp garlic butter mixture. Remove pan, push cabbage to sides.
• 5. Add shrimp in single layer center. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over all. Return to oven 8-10 mins until shrimp opaque.
• 6. Drizzle hot honey over shrimp and cabbage. Broil 1-2 mins for caramelized edges. Garnish parsley, serve with lime.

Notes

• Core cabbage wedges so leaves don’t separate.
• Hot honey + broil = sticky caramelized glaze.
• Jumbo shrimp prevent overcooking.
• Make ahead: prep cabbage/shrimp, store separately.
• Perfect over rice or in tacos.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: shrimp + 2 wedges
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fat: 26g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 285mg

Keywords: hot honey shrimp sheet pan, cabbage shrimp bake, spicy honey shrimp cabbage