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Garlic Lime Shrimp

Garlic Lime Shrimp with honey is my favorite shrimp recipe made with simple and few ingredients!

Garlic Lime Shrimp

Shrimp is my favorite seafood! My best shrimp recipes are: Hawaiian ShrimpSweet Chili Shrimp Stir Fry and Cajun Shrimp Pasta with Sausage.

Garlic Lime Shrimp

It’s a quick and easy shrimp dish that the the whole family will love! Great for an easy weeknight meal!

Garlic Lime Shrimp

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

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.

And

Step 5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Garlic Lime Shrimp

 

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Garlic Lime Shrimp

Garlic Lime Shrimp

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Garlic Lime Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Garlic Lime Shrimp
5 from 2 votes

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

Serving: 1g | 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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