Easy Hot Honey Shrimp Recipe with Lime (Air Fried)

Easy Hot Honey Shrimp Recipe with Lime (Air Fried)

Mallory

This Hot Honey Shrimp is one of those easy recipes you'll come back to again and again for busy weeknights! Shrimp cook quickly and spicy honey and lime is an irresistible combination for a flavor-packed dinner! Serve it with rice, roasted vegetables, and your favorite sauce or in shrimp tacos!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 7

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

1 Air Fryer or skillet

Ingredients

1 lb large or jumbo shrimp
1 tablespoon hot honey I use Mike's hot honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lime, juice of ~2 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep Shrimp: Clean and devein your raw shrimp. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine the deveined shrimp, olive oil, hot honey, lime juice, and spice mixture until each shrimp is coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
If making these shrimp in the air fryer, spread them in an even layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Serve with lime wedges!
Hint: An alternative cooking option is in a skillet! Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Then cook each side of the for shrimp 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. You can tell when the shrimp is done when it turns opaque

Notes

Expert Tips

When using an ingredient that is acidic like the lime juice in the shrimp marinade, be sure not to let it marinade more about about 10-15 minutes because it will start to break down the protein in the shrimp. If you are doing meal prep and marinating in advance, add the lime juice right before you're ready to cook!
Spread the shrimp in a single layer so it cooks evenly. You may need to cook it in 2 batches.
Shrimp has a short cooking time relative to many other proteins so be sure to keep an eye on it and don't overcook it. They're done when they're pink & opaque and curling up into a "C" shape.

Storage

Refrigerator - store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Dietitian Tip

Having easy protein recipes to make and pair with different side dishes throughout the week is a greay way to get variety in your daily eating! Pair these hot honey shrimp with cilantro lime rice, black bean corn salsa, and Southwest dressing, a Mexican Street Corn Salad, or corn cucumber salad. Or add them to shrimp tacos with avocado crema!

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 800mg

Keyword 30 minutes or less, gluten free, high-protein

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