Honey Chili Lime Shrimp

These honey chili lime shrimp are succulent shrimp tossed in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. A weeknight meal made in under 10 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Honey Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe

• Requires minimal ingredients. You’ll need shrimp, lime, honey, chili powder, onion powder, garlic, oil, and soy sauce. That’s it!
• You can make it healthier, omit the honey for a low-carb version, and include as many veggies as you like. Mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers are perfect additions.
• Although this recipe calls for 2 tsp of chili powder, it isn’t all that spicy. To make it spicier, add a generous amount of red crushed pepper.
• Absolutely delicious and super easy to make!

Ingredient Notes

• Shrimp – I highly recommend using peeled and deveined jumbo raw shrimp. Frozen shrimp works too just make sure you don’t use cooked shrimp.
• Honey – If you don’t have honey, feel free to use maple syrup or molasses instead.
• Soy Sauce – This will add lots of flavor, if you don’t have it on hand make sure to season with salt.
• Lime – Fresh lemons work too just make sure you use real lemons or limes.
• Fresh Garlic – Garlic powder is a fine substitution.
• Onion Powder – You can season the shrimp with your favorite spices such as lemon pepper seasoning, chipotle seasoning, or Cajun seasoning.

How To Make

1. Season the shrimp – In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, fresh minced garlic, onion powder, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix well.
2. Prepare the sauce – In a small bowl, mix the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce.
3. Cook the shrimp – In a hot large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set it aside.
4. Cook the sauce – Add the honey soy mixture to the skillet, deglaze the bottom of the skillet using a wooden spoon and let the sauce cook for 1 minute or until it thickens. Place the shrimp back into the skillet, coat the shrimp with the sauce, and enjoy!

Top Tips And Flavor Variations

• Double the sauce recipe if you like it saucy.
• Swap out the shrimp for lobster chunks, chicken, scallops, or beef! Make it vegetarian and only use vegetables if you prefer.
• Place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

What Can I Serve This With?

Serve this with Instant pot cilantro lime rice, noodles, or tortillas. These make the best tacos ever!

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