Honey Lime Shrimp

By Leslie Blythe    

July 25, 2021

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.

6Serve immediately.

Recipe from Damn Delicious, July 13, 2021.

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