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Close-up shot of a white serving plate on the white marble cooktop, piled with honey lime garlic shrimp. The dish is garnished with freshly chopped parsley, and a wedge of lime sits on the side for extra zest

Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp Recipe

This sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy shrimp is packed with flavor! The garlic, honey, and lime come together beautifully in a sticky, caramelized sauce. Serve it over rice, pasta, or enjoy it as an appetizer for a quick and easy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine fusion, seafood
Servings 2
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet or regular skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 500g shelled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • chopped parsley

Instructions
 

Prepare the Shrimp:

  • Rinse 1 lb (500g) shrimp under cold water.
  • Drain and set aside.
    Close-up shot of a glass colander over the white marble cooktop, filled with raw, shelled, and deveined shrimp being rinsed under a gentle stream of cold water. The shrimp glisten as they drain, ready for cooking. --ar 4:6

Heat the Skillet:

  • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter over medium heat.
  • Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté until slightly golden and fragrant.
    Close-up shot of a black cast-iron skillet on the white marble cooktop, where olive oil and melted butter sizzle. Freshly minced garlic is being sautéed, turning slightly golden and releasing its aroma

Cook the Shrimp:

  • Stir in the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes.
    Close-up shot of the same black cast-iron skillet on the white marble cooktop, now filled with plump shrimp sizzling in the garlicky butter. The shrimp are just starting to turn opaque as they cook
  • Add 3 tablespoons honey, 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 3 dashes of cayenne pepper.
    Close-up shot of the skillet on the white marble cooktop, as honey drizzles over the shrimp, followed by freshly squeezed lime juice. The shrimp glisten, coated in the flavorful mixture.

Let the Sauce Thicken:

  • Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the shrimp turns pink and the sauce thickens.
    Close-up shot of the skillet on the white marble cooktop, where the shrimp are now fully pink and the honey-lime sauce is thickening into a glossy glaze. A wooden spoon stirs the shrimp to coat them evenly

Garnish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
    Close-up shot of a white serving plate on the white marble cooktop, piled with honey lime garlic shrimp. The dish is garnished with freshly chopped parsley, and a wedge of lime sits on the side for extra zest