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Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 10/16/2019

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Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp, a quick, 15 minute one pan recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinner!  Garlicky, sweet, and spicy, these shrimps are perfect as a main dish, taco filling, or on a salad! #shrimp #honeylime #spicy #15minutemeal #easyrecipe #quickdinner #weeknightrecipe #dinner #seafood
Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp, a quick, 15 minute one pan recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinner!  Garlicky, sweet, and spicy, these shrimps are perfect as a main dish, taco filling, or on a salad! #shrimp #honeylime #spicy #15minutemeal #easyrecipe #quickdinner #weeknightrecipe #dinner #seafood

Irresistible seared shrimp glazed in a mouthwatering garlicky, sweet and spicy sauce.  The perfect 15 minute, one pan meal for a hassle-free weeknight dinner!  Serve this shrimp recipe with pasta, rice, or veggies to round out the meal!  And seriously, this sauce is finger lickin’ good, and great on chicken or pork too!

Looking for other weeknight dinner ideas?  Check out my Creamy Garlic Chicken, One Pot Spaghetti, Homemade Sloppy Joes, and Italian Wedding Soup!

Honey lime shrimp in pan

HONEY LIME SHRIMP RECIPE

Ah, weeknight dinners.  The bane of every busy person’s existence.  We need to eat, and want to eat something delicious and wholesome, but don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen.

I hear you; I’m with you.  Solidarity sisters and brothers!

Shrimp are naturally quick-cooking, which makes them an easy choice for a weeknight recipe.  Just 15 to maybe 20 minutes in the kitchen, and dinner is ready!

HOW TO MAKE HONEY LIME SHRIMP RECIPE

  • Season shrimp
  • Sear shrimp in skillet
  • Remove shrimp to plate
  • Add sauce ingredients and cook a minute or so
  • Add shrimp back to the skillet and stir to coat

COOKING TIPS FOR THIS SHRIMP RECIPE

  • Dry the shrimp – patting the shrimp dry on both sides ensures not only that the seasoning will stick to the shrimp, but that you’ll get a great, golden brown sear when cooking.
  • Don’t overcook – shrimp cook very quickly, and can taste rubbery if overcooked.  For me, 2 minutes per side was perfect, but watch your shrimp to make sure they’re pink and have curled up into “C” shapes, that’s when they’re done.
  • Adjust the seasonings – if you want things spicier, add a more sriracha to the sauce, or increase the amount of cayenne.  If you prefer a milder version, omit the sriracha and/or the cayenne.  Use this recipe as a guide, but make the recipe to your tastes.

honey garlic shrimp recipe cooked in one pan

VARIATIONS OF HONEY LIME SHRIMP

  • Citrus – try swapping out the limes for lemons for a slightly different, but still delicious, flavor.
  • Grilled – if you’d prefer, skewer the seasoned shrimp and grill, basting with the sauce.
  • Marinated – combine all ingredients (except butter) and marinate shrimp for 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.  Heat butter in skillet and cook shrimp.

Additionally, this sauce is amazing on chicken and pork as well!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH HONEY LIME SHRIMP

I like to serve this shrimp recipe with some vegetables, like broccoli, snap or snow peas.  Over rice is also a great option.

Here are some of our favorite side dishes to have alongside.

  • Cheesy Roasted Broccoli
  • Roasted Carrots
  • Coconut Rice
  • Pineapple Rice

Glazed honey lime shrimp recipe in skillet

MAKING THIS SHRIMP RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

I don’t recommend making this entire dish ahead of time, as I feel it tastes best when made fresh.

However, you can combine all ingredients, except butter, and marinate the shrimp overnight.

When ready to cook, heat 1 Tbsp butter in a pan over MED HIGH heat and cook marinated shrimp.

STORING HONEY LIME SHRIMP

Leftovers should be refrigerated in an air tight container and should be consumed within 3-4 days.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS RECIPE

  • Cast Iron Skillet – you want a skillet than gives a great sear, and cast iron is king in that department!  Not the one pictured in the photos, but a good solid piece that will last you for years!
  • Stainless Steel Skillet – if you’d prefer not to have to lift the heavy cast iron skillet, this stainless version is a great option.

Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp, a quick, 15 minute one pan recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinner!  Garlicky, sweet, and spicy, these shrimps are perfect as a main dish, taco filling, or on a salad! #shrimp #honeylime #spicy #15minutemeal #easyrecipe #quickdinner #weeknightrecipe #dinner #seafood

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Honey lime shrimp in pan

Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe

4.96 from 25 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 511
Servings: 4 servings
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Mouthwatering, easy 15 minute meal!

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 - 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp (16 or 20 count per pound is optimal)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

SAUCE

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 3 - 5 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 - 2 limes juiced

Instructions

  • Heat skillet over MED HIGH heat. Add oil and butter. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, chili powder and cayenne.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer (you may need to cook the shrimp in batches, depending on the size of your skillet). Cook, 2 minutes per side, until pink and golden brown. Transfer cooked shrimp to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to MED. Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then add to the hot skillet.
  • Stir and let cook a minute or so, until bubbling. Add shrimp back to pan and stir to coat.
  • Serve with lime wedges and minced cilantro if desired.

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Chef Tips

If sauce isn't thickening to your liking, mix together 1 Tbsp of water and 2 tsp of cornstarch in a small bowl.  Stir into sauce and whisk as it cooks.  This will gently thicken the sauce.

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Spicy Honey Lime Shrimp, a quick, 15 minute one pan recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinner!  Garlicky, sweet, and spicy, these shrimps are perfect as a main dish, taco filling, or on a salad! #shrimp #honeylime #spicy #15minutemeal #easyrecipe #quickdinner #weeknightrecipe #dinner #seafood

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  1. Helene Lichtman says

    Posted on 3/3 at 3:57 pm

    PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT!! NEED I SAY MORE?!? I made the salmon version a million times over as well!! SUCCESS!! Now I need to try the chicken breast version!! Thank you for sharing your delicious recipes!! HUGS!!

    Reply
  2. Norma Hinderliter says

    Posted on 2/2 at 7:14 am

    The honey garlic glazed salmon was a success, thank you!

    Reply
  3. Mary Brechler says

    Posted on 8/7 at 11:30 pm

    I’m sorry .. I posted this on your blackened shrimp recipe . . I meant it for this spicy honey lime shrimp!!

    I made this today, along with your Cilantro Lime rice. I did saute some mushrooms and chopped green onions after browning the shrimp. Both recipes were absolutely amazing. I used my 13 inch braiser to cook the shrimp and the honey/garlic sauce deglazed the pan beautifully. I ended up taking the rest of the rice and mixing it with the few leftover shrimp and remaining sauce. It even looked beautiful in the bowl going into the fridge. I’m sure it will be gone by morning. 🙂 Thank you for the absolutely awesome recipes!

    Reply
  4. LeeLee6970 says

    Posted on 7/26 at 7:03 pm

    This was very good. I will definitely do the cornstarch next time to thicken the sauce. My other question for you is: what about cooking the shrimp in the sauce instead of just adding sauce at the end?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 7/27 at 2:47 pm

      It could work that way, you’d just really have to watch that the sauce doesn’t burn. I developed the recipe this way so the shrimp can get a good sear, without the sauce burning.

      Reply
  5. Patti says

    Posted on 1/5 at 3:46 pm

    I was craving sweet and spicy shrimp. Came across this recipe. Oh my gosh… fabulous. I added mushrooms, green onion and spinach.
    Yummy!!

    Reply
  6. Jeff Shultz says

    Posted on 12/10 at 8:51 pm

    This is a shrimptastic recipe, currently eating it right now, 3rd time making it and the I have to say the girlfriend approves! 5 stars.

    Reply
  7. Helen says

    Posted on 10/5 at 6:39 pm

    This is so special. It’s my new favorite shrimp recipe. Thank you!

    Reply
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