Garlic Lime Shrimp

Do you love seafood? Or do you like trying new recipes at home?? If yes, you’re in for a treat!!

Today, we have an absolutely perfect recipe for you. This recipe is made especially for those who love shrimp and garlic.

It is really easy to make and doesn’t require long strenuous hours for preparation.

We promise you that you are not going to get enough of this garlic lime shrimp recipe.

So get your hands on some ingredients and let’s start cooking.

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Why I Love Garlic Lime Shrimp?

• I love garlic and I usually use it in all my recipes so that’s one of the reasons that I love garlic lime shrimp. The smell of garlic lime shrimp is great which makes it really appetizing.
• It’s a very easy recipe and doesn’t require much of your time for preparation.
• It’s a great recipe for all sea food lovers.

Can You Cook Shrimp In Lime Juice?

Of course, you can cook shrimp in lime juice as lime extract denatures the protein that are present in the shrimp which causes the pH to drop and does the same effect as heating. This is a method of cooking seafood without heating it.

Can You Eat Raw Shrimp With Lime?

The lime extract is acidic in nature hence it is totally safe to consume raw shrimp with lime. The reason for that is the lime juice actually kills and breaks down all the bacteria and turns the shrimp from pellucid to cloudy if marinated for about fifteen minutes.

How To Serve Garlic Lime Shrimp?

You can use garlic shrimp lime as a starter as well as a main course by serving it out with some tortilla pieces of bread, a bowl of pasta or maybe with sticky rice. People who like couscous can also pair some garlic limp shrimp with it.You can also serve it with some Mexican dips and roasted veggies on the side.

Tips:

• Always make sure that you marinate your shrimp before cooking with garlic and peppers to make them more appetizing.
• Add a drizzle of olive oil or butter with some heavy cooking cream before serving.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Olive oil
• Butter
• Cloves garlic
• Honey
• Lime
• Salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Chopped parsley, to garnish

How To Make Garlic Lime Shrimp:

Step 1. Shell and devein shrimp. Rinse with cold water, then drain and set aside.

Step 2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once butter has melted, add garlic and sauté until turning golden.

Step 3. Add shrimp to the pan. Cook shrimp for a minute or so, stirring a few times.

Step 4. Add honey, lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper to pan.

Cook the shrimp until the honey lime sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

Step 5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Garlic Lime Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Do you love seafood? Or do you like trying new recipes at home?? If yes, you're in for a treat!! Today, we have an absolutely perfect recipe for you. This recipe is made specially for those who love shrimp and garlic. It is really easy to make and doesn’t require long strenuous hours for preparation. We promise you that you are not going to get enough of this garlic lime shrimp recipe. So get your hands on some ingredients and let’s start cooking.

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Ingredients 

• 1 lb. 450g shrimp
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Chopped parsley, to garnish

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Instructions

• Shell and devein shrimp. Rinse with cold water, then drain and set aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Once butter has melted, add garlic and sauté until turning golden.
• Add shrimp to the pan. Cook shrimp for a minute or so, stirring a few times.
• Add honey, lime juice, salt and cayenne pepper to pan. Cook the shrimp until the honey lime sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
• Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 340mg | Sugar: 26g

Author: Marta

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How To Store Garlic Lime Shrimp?

You can use an airtight jar or a zip-lock bag to store your garlic lime shrimp recipe in the fridge for about three days.

How To Reheat Garlic Lime Shrimp?

To reheat your Garlic Lime Shrimp add little water to the mixture. If they are kept in the freezer let it thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours before reheating it. You can also add a bit of lime and fresh parsley while reheating to enhance the flavor.

How Much Does Garlic Lime Shrimp Last On The Fridge?

The garlic-lime shrimp recipe lasts about 3 days in the refrigerator if kept in a sealed container.

Can I Make Ahead Garlic Lime Shrimp?

Yes, you can make your garlic lime shrimp recipe beforehand and store it in the freezer. Marinate your shrimp with dried parsley, lime, and other sauces and put it in an airtight container. Make sure that the container is sealed and store it in the freezer for a few weeks.

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