Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Honey Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Honey Cilantro Lime Shrimp is made with or jumbo shrimp, squeezed lime juice, and honey.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Cuisine
- Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
2. Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Get to know the ingredients
large or jumbo shrimp (peeled, de-veined, and tails removed if desired)
In the method: Add shrimp to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
butter (melted)
In the method: Whisk together butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic.
low sodium soy sauce
In the method: Whisk together butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 ½ pounds large or jumbo shrimp (peeled, de-veined, and tails removed if desired)Ingredient note
Source: 6 tablespoons butter (melted)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauceIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juiceIngredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons honeyIngredient note
Source: 3 teaspoons minced garlicIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup chopped cilantro
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Honey Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Stir in cilantro and serve immediately.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Whisk together butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Bring sauce to a boil, stirring shrimp occasionally, until shrimp is fully cooked and sauce has thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
If you want to make a lighter version, you can cut the sauce ingredients in half. I like to make the recipe as written and serve the shrimp and extra sauce over rice!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: lecremedelacrumb.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
