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a bowl of honey lime shrimp and white rice.

Honey Lime Shrimp

Carolyn
Juicy caramelized shrimp tossed in a sweet, zippy sauce! These honey lime shrimp are simple, yet BIG on flavor. Ready to eat in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 434 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ teaspoon ancho Chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tequila
  • 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • fresh cilantro, minced

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Let it come to temperature, then add the olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, ancho chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Gently toss to coat the shrimp.
  • Arrange half the shrimp in the hot skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Cook shrimps quickly! Transfer the cooked shrimp to a bowl, then add more olive oil to the skillet. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • Add the chicken stock to the skillet and reduce for 2 minutes. Carefully add the tequila, lime juice, garlic, and honey to the pan. Continue to reduce the mixture for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and stir until melted. Stir in the cilantro.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked shrimp and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 318mgSodium: 1962mgPotassium: 361mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 914IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 1mg
Keyword honey lime shrimp
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