Home » Blog » Course » Main Dish » Easy Honey Lime Glazed ShrimpEasy Honey Lime Glazed Shrimp Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Nov 1, 2022 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Amazingly flavorful sweet and sour shrimp with just the right amount of spice. Made with garlic, lime and honey, this shrimp takes just 5 minutes to cook. Jump to Recipe If you love shrimp, then you have to try our delicious honey lime glazed shrimp. Even though it is an easy dish, its flavor combination of honey, lime and spices will undoubtedly delight your taste buds. This skillet shrimp recipe is perfect for eating alone or as shrimp tacos, lettuce wraps, shrimp salad or shrimp on a bed of rice and vegetables. Learn how to cook shrimp in a skillet to perfection by following our recipe and start enjoying the best shrimp recipe you will ever make in only 20 minutes. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love This Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsMake Ahead Recipe Tips What To Serve With Honey Lime Glazed ShrimpMore Shrimp RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatAndrea says….Common QuestionsHoney Lime Glazed Shrimp Recipe Why You’ll Love This Notable: perfectly cooked, succulent shrimp with a slightly spicy honey lime sauceMain Ingredients: olive oil, honey, limes, fresh garlic, fresh shrimp, parsley and spicesCooking Method: stovetopNutrients: low calorie dish with only 262 kcal per serving Cooking Time: 16 minutes prep time, 5 minutes cooking timePairs well with: white rice, brown rice, noodles, crusty white bread, crunchy saladDiets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy freeSpecial Equipment Needed: skillet, mixing bowl, whisk, cooking spatula or tongs Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this honey lime glazed shrimp in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this skillet shrimp recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Ingredients ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil)2 tablespoon honey2 limes, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced¼ tsp salt¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper½ tsp chili powder¼ tsp paprika1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined Optional Garnish 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Variations and Substitutions Limes: In case you don’t have any limes at hand, substitute freshly squeezed lemon juice. Shrimp: For this recipe you can use regular sized shrimp, jumbo size shrimp and even prawns. Next time try adding a little soy sauce, chopped fresh ginger, sesame oil or red pepper flakes to your marinade if you prefer. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this delicious and easy shrimp recipe, try our shrimp fettuccine with creamy lemon garlic sauce. You’ll love this easy dinner idea, because it is full of buttery and bright citrus flavor flavor. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Skillet — While we love using a cast iron skillet for this recipe, any non-stick pan will work great as well. Instructions This section shows how to cook garlic honey lime shrimp in a skillet on the stovetop, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREPARE: Firstly, combine all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and marinate raw shrimp for at least 15 minutes. You can marinate for up to 24 hours. COOK: Afterwards, place shrimp in an even layer in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lime and honey mixture to the non-stick pan as well. Do not discard marinade, it will turn into a yummy sticky sauce. Then keep flipping until the shrimp is pink and curled on both sides. SERVE: Serve with crusty bread, over rice or noodles and with a side of vegetables. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this honey garlic shrimp and other fish and seafood with garlic and citrus flavor then you’ll love our Air Fryer Salmon with Garlic Lemon Rub. This quick and easy salmon recipe is incredibly delicious and packed with lemon, garlic and Italian herbs. Make Ahead The shrimp taste best right after they come out of the pan. However, you can marinate the raw shrimp for up to 24 hours. Prepare the marinade as described in the recipe, add shrimp and stir to toss. Afterwards, cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best honey lime glazed shrimp. Tip: Marinade the shrimp for up to 8 hours. We like a longer marinade but you can do as little as 15 minutes to coat the shrimp. Refrigerate while marinating.Tip: Heat the skillet so it is hot before adding the shrimp.Tip: Allow the shrimp to cook, undisturbed, until the side on the skillet is browning and curling.Tip: Remove shrimp from heat once it’s all pink and curled. What To Serve With Honey Lime Glazed Shrimp We love to eat these succulent shrimp all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes: Bread: Serve honey lime glazed shrimp with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. Garlic French Bread is made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought french bread. If you have extra time make Pizza Dough Garlic Knots, brushed with butter, seasoning and parmesan. Additionally, Andrea’s Copycat Lion House Rolls also go perfectly with this dish. Salad: Pair this amazing shrimp dish with a fresh salad, such as our Chopped Asparagus Salad or Antipasto Salad. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Sides: Traditionally, delicious shrimp are served with Jasmine Rice, Brown Rice or noodles. They would also taste great with roasted vegetables, such as Green Beans or Broccoli, for example. Chopped Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Garlic French Bread Fresh Green Beans In Air Fryer Instant Pot Jasmine Rice More Shrimp Recipes Juicy shrimp recipes make amazing weeknight dinners as they are done in only a couple of minutes and can be served with a variety of different side dishes. We love them over rice, noodles or with crusty white bread. Have you tried these delicious recipes: Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp How To Store Refrigerate: Firstly, let your honey lime shrimp leftovers cool completely. Afterwards transfer them to an airtight container or ziploc bag and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze: Freeze honey glazed shrimp leftovers in a freezer-safe container, heavy-duty freezer bag, or wrapped tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil for 10-12 months. However, do not refreeze previously frozen raw shrimp after you cooked them. Defrosting: Thaw honey lime shrimp leftovers in the refrigerator overnight. How To Reheat A great way to reheat shrimp leftovers is in the microwave or in a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Andrea says…. These are a family favorite. I love how easy these are to make. They take very little prep and can be tossed with pasta, added to a salad or just eaten with vegetables. It’s our personal preference to marinate them a little longer if we have time so they really soak up the flavors and the shrimp cook up even tastier. Common Questions What is the difference between shrimp and prawns? Shrimp and prawns are in fact two different animals, however, their names are often used interchangeably in recipes. While shrimp are usually a bit smaller than prawns, the taste of both animals is virtually the same. For that reason, it is absolutely fine to use whichever is available, no matter whether the recipe calls for shrimp or prawns. Is it better to buy fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe? Fresh, cooked shrimp usually have a slightly better texture than previously frozen shrimp. Those can end up slightly rubbery after cooking. How do you know when shrimp is done? A perfectly cooked shrimp has an opaque pink color with a sheen and is firm enough to curl into a nice C shape. Cooking time depends on the size of your shrimp. How can I serve this delicious shrimp dish as a low carb meal? Instead or rice, noodles or bread, serve these juicy shrimp over zoodles (zucchini noodles) or spaghetti squash. You can additionally serve some scrumptious Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks. 5 from 1 vote Honey Lime Glazed Shrimp Recipe Author Andrea + Stef Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 1 minute minute Cook Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 21 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 4 servings Amazingly flavorful sweet and sour shrimp with just the right amount of spice. Made with garlic, lime and honey, this shrimp takes just 5 minutes to cook. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentskilletmixing bowlwhiskcooking spatula or tongs Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil▢ 2 tablespoon honey▢ 2 limes juiced (about 3 tablespoons)▢ 2 teaspoon minced garlic▢ ¼ teaspoon salt▢ ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper▢ ½ teaspoon chili powder▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika▢ 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined▢ 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional) InstructionsCombine olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder in a medium bowl. Whisk well. Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss all the ingredients to coat the shrimp. Marinate for at least 15 minutes up to 8 hours. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and marinade. Flip shrimp after about 2 minutes. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink, curled and cooked through.Serve with parsley (optional). Notes Shrimp is cooked when it is pink and curls up. If you’re in a rush you can just marinate and then cook immediately but we recommend marinating for at least 15 minutes. Serving Suggestions: Rice Noodles Roasted or steamed vegetables Crusty bread Our Favorite Recipes: Cajun Garlic Butter Shrimp Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Shrimp Fettuccine With Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce Easy Lasagna Recipe Air Fryer Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Rotel Dip with Sausage Better Than Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Blondies) Red Wine Sangria Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts NutritionCalories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet