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If you’re anything like the folks at the Honey House, you love your seafood and eat your fair share during the summer. Shrimp is a perennial favorite because they’re quick to prepare and versatile. This easy honey lime shrimp recipe is also suitable for you! Shrimp are loaded with protein and are low in calories, and snow peas and cherry tomatoes are packed with vitamins and minerals, making this honey lime shrimp recipe the perfect meal.
If you’re tired of your local grocery store’s bland and starchy snow peas, try getting them fresh! You’ll be amazed at their sweetness when sourced locally - plus, it’s a great way to reduce waste and bills. With some dedication in the garden, you can even grow these delicious treats yourself with an easy planting guide as your trusty companion. We find this planting guide a helpful tool when out in the garden.
Imagine a succulent plate of shrimp cooked on the grill, drizzled in our Eastern Shore Honey glaze. The sweetness from the honey balances out when heated and adds an extra layer to your dish with its delicious sugariness. One bite will transport you away as smoky goodness combines harmoniously for a unique flavor that will leave a lasting impression!
How to make Honey Lime Shrimp
While the complete set of instructions is below, here we share the steps at a glance. This garlic honey lime shrimp dish features a sticky, sweet, and spicy shrimp with a burst of fresh citrus flavor - giving you the perfect sweet and tangy combination. Marinate the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, salt, and red chili flakes. Cook it with honey and lime juice until the sauce thickens, and serve it with chopped parsley.
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade with Minced Garlic
Mix honey, lime juice, chili powder, and raw minced garlic in a large bowl.
Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp
Clean, peel and devein shrimp. Add shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are completely coated. Add salt and pepper to taste.
You can buy deveined shrimp and/or peeled shrimp for less prep time.
Step 3: Cook the dish
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat to cook shrimp evenly on both sides until they are pink and opaque - signifying that dinner is almost ready! The secret ingredient for an extra something special? Two tablespoons of honey. As it caramelizes in the pan, coating each shrimp with its sweet glaze, your kitchen transforms into a fragrant oasis filled with tantalizing aromas. Don’t forget about veggies - toss them together in olive oil accompanied by garlic, red chili flakes or red pepper flakes, salt & pepper before adding them back to the skillet heated enough so your vegetables retain their crispness while absorbing all those delicious flavors from earlier. Now add those succulent cooked shrimp again and stir everything around once more as you turn off the stove – there’s nothing quite like this savory meal that comes straight out of one single pan!
Step 4: Serve
Serve hot over rice. Tastes best when you serve immediately.
Adapting our Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe
Make this recipe yours. If you are feeling creative or prefer to use a different protein or vegetable that may currently be more readily available at your farmers market, we say GO FOR IT. Play with your food. Change up this recipe based on your tastes. Fresh lime juice can add a refreshing twist to the dish. Frozen shrimp is versatile and affordable, making it a great option to keep in your freezer for quick meals. Here are some ideas:
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Add a mix of your favorite vegetables to this shrimp dish
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Squeeze in lemon juice instead of lime
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Try scallops or chicken instead of shrimp
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Adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes to the mix
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Try adding some cayenne pepper for more flavor and spice
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Serve with lime wedges and extra butter on the side for flavor customization
- Serve with a small scoop of raw honeycomb for extra sweet flavor
This will be the best honey lime shrimp you'll ever have. Encourage your culinary creativity by trying more shrimp recipes and discovering new flavors.
