15-Minute Chili Lime Shrimp is quick, flavorful, and super easy to make. Juicy shrimp coated in a zesty chili-lime glaze that’s the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet.
Recipe Overview
Time: It only takes 15 minutes to make!
Ingredients: Butter, shrimp, lime juice, honey, and a few spices.
Ease: Quick and easy! Perfect for a weeknight dinner with minimal prep and big flavor.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Butter - You can use olive oil instead if you prefer.
- Large Shrimp - Peeled and deveined for convenience. Fresh or frozen (thawed) both work well.
- Lime Juice - Use fresh lime juice for the best taste, but bottled works as well.
- Honey - Balances the heat and acidity with a touch of sweetness. You can substitute with brown sugar or leave it out altogether.
- Red Pepper Flakes - For a bit of heat.
- Chili Powder - Brings smoky depth and a warm flavor to the shrimp.
- Cumin Powder - Adds earthiness and rounds out the Southwest flavor profile.
Full ingredient list with quantities in the recipe card below
How to Make Chili Lime Shrimp
Step 1 | Cook Shrimp
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the shrimp and sauté for 4–5 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and discard any liquid left in the pan.
Step 2 | Make Chili Lime Glaze
In the same skillet, add lime juice, honey, spices, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a syrup.
Step 3 | Add Shrimp
Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through and evenly glazed.
Tips
Tip 1: If using frozen shrimp, place them in a colander and run cold water over them for about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally until fully thawed.
Tip 2: Make sure the chili lime glaze is thick before you add the shrimp back in. The shrimp will release some more liquid, thinning the sauce a little more.
Ways to Eat Chili Lime Shrimp
Make them Into Tacos: These Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos are so good with a lime crema and avocado salsa.
Serve with Rice & Veggies: Pair the shrimp with Cilantro Lime Rice and your favorite sautéed or roasted veggies for a quick, well-balanced dinner. So simple, so good.
Add to a Salad: Toss the chili lime shrimp over a fresh salad for a light and flavorful meal.
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Chili Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tail off
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp.
- Sauté the shrimp for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink and opaque. The shrimp should curl slightly but not into a tight “O” shape. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Discard any liquid remaining in the pan.*
- In the same skillet, add lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a syrup.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until well-coated and heated through.**
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.
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