The great thing about this Honey Lime Shrimp is that it cooks quickly, requires minimal preparation, and tastes delicious. I served it on rice with some snap peas. The tip is not to overcook shrimp, which turns tough and chewy.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium shallot, minced
1½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
⅓ cup vegetable or chicken stock
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
1Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and paprika.
3Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
4Stir in vegetable or chicken stock, honey, lime juice and lime zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.