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Garlic Lime Shrimp

Garlic Lime Shrimp: 15-Minute Zesty Delight at Home

This Garlic Lime Shrimp is a quick, zesty dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering bold flavors and healthy nutrition.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey can substitute with agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, honey, lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  3. Sear the shrimp for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the prepared garlic lime sauce over the cooked shrimp, stirring gently to coat, and let bubble for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately over rice, pasta, or veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh ingredients and consider marinating the shrimp in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.

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