Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet 🍤
A delightful dish that marries the flavors of sweet honey, zesty lime, and aromatic cilantro with succulent shrimp. This easy-to-make skillet recipe promises a burst of vibrant flavors in every bite, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful weekend meal.
Ingredients
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce:
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
4 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
Red pepper flakes or cayenne, to taste
4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Pepper, to taste
Directions
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, minced ginger, honey, soy sauce, lime juice, red pepper flakes or cayenne (adjust to your spice preference), and chopped cilantro. Divide the sauce in half.
Marinate the Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl and marinate with half of the prepared sauce for 15-30 minutes. Discard the marinade after marinating.
Cook the Shrimp: Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil to the skillet. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp in batches (to avoid overcrowding) and sear for about 1 minute per side until they turn pink and slightly caramelized. Use tongs to flip and move the shrimp around to ensure even cooking.
Finish and Serve: Once all shrimp are cooked, drizzle the remaining sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the shrimp in the caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan.
Serve Hot: Dish out the shrimp onto serving plates and garnish with additional fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy this flavorful Cilantro Lime Honey Garlic Shrimp Skillet!
Prep Time: 5 min | Cooking Time: 15 min | Total Time: 20 min | Servings: 4