Soy Lime Shrimp

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5

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    147 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Soy Lime Shrimp

Soy Lime Shrimp is a marinated shrimp dish where raw shrimp are coated in a mix of soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar before being quickly pan-cooked. This recipe highlights the balance of tangy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors with fresh aromatics. Cooking shrimp just until pink and curled maintains their tender texture and allows the glaze to shine without overpowering the natural seafood taste.

Description

Soy Lime Shrimp features peeled and deveined raw shrimp marinated in a combination of soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, vegetable oil, and brown sugar. The marinade infuses the shrimp with a bright, savory-sweet flavor profile. After 10-15 minutes of marinating with occasional stirring, the shrimp are cooked briefly in a lightly greased skillet until opaque and pink, ensuring they remain tender and juicy.

The dish can be served on its own, atop a fresh salad, or as a side. The quick cooking time preserves the shrimp’s texture while allowing the marinade's balance of salty, citrus, and subtle sweetness to shine through each bite.

The straightforward method and familiar ingredients make this shrimp recipe accessible for a weeknight meal or a simple appetizer. It requires minimal preparation and highlights the shrimp’s natural flavor enhanced by the soy and lime marinade. The recipe includes no additional notes but encourages feedback on the seasoning balance.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb Shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 2 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Mix shrimp, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, lime juice and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes, stirring at least once to fully coat shrimp.
  2. Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add shrimp, discarding marinade. Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and curled. Exact cooking time will depend on the size of your shrimp. 
  3. Remove shrimp and top them on a salad, serve them as a side dish or eat them as-is! 
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 2501mg (104%) Potassium 152mg (3%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin C 7.3mg (8%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 2501mg 104%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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