Honey Lime Shrimp

Honey Lime Shrimp
Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed and divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium shallot (minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps

  1. 1

    Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chili powder and paprika.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in vegetable or chicken stock, honey, lime juice and lime zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.