Honey Lime Shrimp
This Honey Lime Shrimp with Sriracha is super easy to make, takes only 15 minutes, and a handful of simple ingredients! Whip this healthy and succulent dish up any day of the week.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime juice, juice of 1 large fresh lime
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 lime zest, of 1 large fresh lime
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha, depending on how spicy you want it
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lb raw shrimp, jumbo or extra large, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- In a large nonstick pan, stir together oil and garlic over medium heat for 1 minute.
- Combine lime juice with cornstarch in a small bowl and mix to dissolve cornstarch. Add this to the pan.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the pan and continue to stir together just until shrimp turns opaque, about 1 1/2 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove from heat.
- Serve warm shrimp with sauce over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of Sriracha to suit your heat preference. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Make sure to use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. This will give your Honey Lime Shrimp a bright, citrusy kick.
- To save time, you can buy shrimp that is already peeled and deveined. This will cut down on prep work and get your meal on the table faster.
- This recipe is part of our Healthy 30-Minute Dinner Recipes Collection.
- The honey lime marinade creates a delicious sauce that is perfect for drizzling over a bed of fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice or your favorite Rice Pilaf.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 0.4mg