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Honey Lime Shrimp

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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