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    July 5, 2021 — Updated July 20, 2021 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

    Home » Delish » Main Entrees » Honey Chili Lime Shrimp

    Honey Chili Lime Shrimp

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

    honey chili lime shrimp up close with a spoon drizzling sauce on top.

    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.
    honey chili lime shrimp ingredients.

    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!
    cooked shrimp in a skillet with lime wedges.

    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!

    Tried this honey chili lime shrimp recipe? Please leave a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. And consider following me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    honey chili lime shrimp up close with a spoon drizzling sauce on top.

    Honey Chili Lime Shrimp

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 223kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    These honey chili lime shrimp are succulent shrimp tossed in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. A weeknight meal made in under 10 minutes!

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb shrimp raw, peeled, and deveined
    • 1/4 cup honey
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp lime zest
    • 1 lime juiced
    • 2 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, chili powder, fresh minced garlic, onion powder, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix well. 
    • In a small bowl, mix the lime zest, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce. 
    • 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.
    • 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! 

    Notes

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1151mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg
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