Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp

You are speaking my language if you are putting garlic and honey in something.

Tonight, it is going to be that, plus lime and some shrimp.

This garlic honey lime shrimp recipe is heaven on a plate, and seasoned to perfection with just enough kick that will keep you thinking all night.

Try it, even if you aren’t a spicy eater fan. This one could turn you.

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Why I love Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp?

I love this garlic lime shrimp recipe because it is easy and it has flavor in one of the most amazing proteins in the world. You’ll love it for your own reasons too:

• Delicious – The cayenne and lime play off each other beautifully here, and the honey garlic balances it all together. There is hardly any cayenne in this lime shrimp dish, so don’t be afraid of it.
• Easy – These garlic lime shrimp do not take any skill at all to cook. Shrimp is easy to get intimidated by, you’ll find you don’t have to be with this one.
• Fast – It will take you longer to drive to your favorite fast food spot and pick something up that won’t taste half as nice as this will.

How do you infuse shrimp with flavor?

A good marinade will always help to infuse flavor into any meat, and shrimp is no different. Using oil and butter in the pan is an ideal way to help the shrimp to become coated and infused with the delicious honey, garlic, and lime you have going on in this garlic lime shrimp recipe.

Can you use lime juice instead of lemon juice on shrimp?

Yes, you can use lime juice instead of lemon juice on shrimp. Lime is an excellent balance when you are adding a spice like cayenne. These are two strong flavors that play well together.

How long can you marinate shrimp?

You don’t want the shrimp to marinate for too long. This is not a meat like a beef or a pork where the protein needs to be broken down to be moist. About 30 minutes is ideal for a shrimp marinade.

How to serve Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp?

This lime shrimp recipe is a favorite because it is packed with flavor. Go subtle with other dishes on the table. A bed of sticky rice, greens like asparagus or broccoli, and bread or rolls will bring a balanced menu. Add condiments on the table for your eaters that like everything to have spice or flavor to them.

Cooking Tips:

The easiest way to go wrong with shrimp is to cook them too long, undercooking is a rare mistake. With this garlic lime shrimp recipe, you want to watch how long you cook them or they will taste like rubber. When they are pink and curly-shaped, they are probably done.

Variations:

A variation of honey garlic that I love is changing honey to maple. With shrimp, maple garlic is delightful. Go light on the maple, and taste before you cook.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp peeled and deveined
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Minced garlic
• Honey
• Lime juice
• Salt
• Cayenne pepper
• Chopped parsley for garnish

How To Make Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp:

Step 1. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2. Add the garlic to the skillet and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 3. Stir in the shrimp and season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4. Add in the honey

Then, add the lime juice.

Then, add the cayenne pepper.

Cook until the sauce thickens and the shrimp is cooked through.

Step 5. Serve with fresh chopped parsley.

Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

You are speaking my language if you are putting garlic and honey in something. Tonight, it is going to be that, plus lime and some shrimp. This garlic honey lime shrimp recipe is heaven on a plate, and seasoned to perfection with just enough kick that will keep you thinking all night. Try it, even if you aren’t a spicy eater fan. This one could turn you.

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 4 tsp. Minced garlic
• 3 Tbsp. Honey
• 1 ½ Tbsp. Lime juice
• ¼ tsp.Salt
• 3 Dashes of cayenne pepper
• Chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

• Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and saute for 30 seconds.
• Stir in the shrimp and season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in the honey, lime juice and cayenne pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens and the shrimp is cooked through.
• Serve with fresh chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Sugar: 13g

Author: Marta

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How to store Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp?

Garlic lime shrimp should be stored in an airtight container. You can store them in plastic bags like Ziplocs, and they will freeze well that way.

How to reheat Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp?

This one is a tricky one to reheat because you don’t want to compromise this beautiful sauce. Ideally, shrimp on their own I would say reheat with a little butter or oil, and maybe even some water in the oven. In this case, reheat quickly with some oil and cover the shrimp so that they retain the heat, without losing too much moisture.

How much does Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp last on the fridge?

Cooked garlic lime shrimp can last in the fridge for up to four days, but keep an eye on it. You may want to pack it in a container that has additional ice or cold packs on the bottom layer. It can last in the freezer for up to one year.

Can I make ahead Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp?

You can definitely make garlic honey lime shrimp ahead of time, and it will keep well in the fridge. This may even be one of those flavor combinations that tastes better the next day.

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