Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
7 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe
Description
This recipe highlights fresh shrimp cooked in a skillet with olive oil and melted butter, which provides a rich base. The garlic is sautéed until lightly browned, releasing its aroma before adding shrimp to sear briefly. The addition of honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne creates a thickened glaze that coats the shrimp with a sweet and tangy flavor and a gentle spiciness.
The shrimp are cooked just until the sauce thickens, ensuring they remain tender and juicy. The final touch of chopped parsley adds a fresh herbal note and color contrast.
Serve this shrimp dish immediately for optimal texture and flavor, paired with rice or a simple vegetable side.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) Shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp with cold water. Drained and set aside.
- Heat up a skillet (cast-iron preferred), add the olive oil and butter. Add the garlic and saute until they turn slightly brown, stir in the shrimp. Stir and cook the shrimp a few times before adding the honey, lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Cook the shrimp until the honey lime sauce thickens. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 587mg | 196% |
| Sodium | 2057mg | 86% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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