Description
Enjoy this quick and flavorful Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe that takes just 15 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights – try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shelled and deveined shrimp
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and drain well.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté minced garlic until slightly brown.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Pour in honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir to coat evenly.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Fresh shrimp enhances flavor; if using frozen, ensure they are fully thawed. Adjust honey according to your sweetness preference. For extra spice, increase cayenne pepper or try adding your favorite spices like paprika.