Honey Lime Shrimp
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(15)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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Preparation
Step 1
Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and paprika.
Step 3
Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in vegetable or chicken stock, honey, lime juice and lime zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Step 5
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Step 7
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Chef's notes
Have some crusty bread nearby because you’ll want to sop up all of the sauce.
