Honey Lime Shrimp

Name: Honey Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1 medium shallot; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 pound medium shrimp; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; ⅓ cup vegetable or chicken stock; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 teaspoons lime zest; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Course
Appetizer

Honey Lime Shrimp

Iris Warren

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Super saucy, garlicky, sweet and tangy! And it’s on your dinner table in just 20 MINUTES! So fast and oh so good.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed and divided
4 cloves garlic minced
1 medium shallot minced
1 ½ 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 chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and paprika.
Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in vegetable or chicken stock, honey, lime juice and lime zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
Serve immediately.