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]]> 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.

honey lime glazed shrimp in a skillet
spoon scooping honey lime shrimp sprinkled with parsley

Why You’ll Love This

  • Notable: perfectly cooked, succulent shrimp with a slightly spicy honey lime sauce
  • Main Ingredients: olive oil, honey, limes, fresh garlic, fresh shrimp, parsley and spices
  • Cooking Method: stovetop
  • Nutrients: low calorie dish with only 262 kcal per serving
  • Cooking Time: 16 minutes prep time, 5 minutes cooking time
  • Pairs well with: white rice, brown rice, noodles, crusty white bread, crunchy salad
  • Diets: keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free
  • Special Equipment Needed: skillet, mixing bowl, whisk, cooking spatula or tongs
skillet with honey lime shrimp with rice and limes next to it
spoon scooping honey lime shrimp sprinkled with parsley

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 honey
  • 2 limes, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 1 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.

ingredients for honey lime glazed shrimp

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.

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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.

shrimp marinade ingredients in a glass bowl
shrimp marinating in a bowl

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.

raw shrimp and marinade in a skillet
cooked shrimp in a pan sprinkled with parsley

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.

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:

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.

close up of cooked shrimp in a cast iron skillet

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.

cooked honey lime shrimp on a spatula
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Honey Lime Glazed Shrimp Recipe

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.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Keyword easy honey glazed shrimp recipe, easy shrimp recipe, garlic honey lime shrimp, honey lime shrimp, how to cook shrimp in a skillet, skillet shrimp recipe
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinate Time 15 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 262kcal
Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cooking spatula or tongs

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder in a medium bowl. Whisk well.
    shrimp marinade whisked up in a bowl
  • Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss all the ingredients to coat the shrimp.
    adding marinade to raw shrimp
  • Marinate for at least 15 minutes up to 8 hours.
    shrimp marinating in a bowl
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and marinade.
    raw shrimp and marinade in a skillet
  • Flip shrimp after about 2 minutes.
    shrimp cooking in a skillet
  • Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink, curled and cooked through.
  • Serve with parsley (optional).
    cooked honey lime shrimp on a spatula

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
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Nutrition

Calories: 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

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