Garlic Honey Lemon Shrimp: A Quick 10-Minute Recipe from a Seasoned Home Chef

Garlic honey lemon shrimp is an absolute delight! As a home cook with years of experience creating fast family favorites, I can vouch for this light, simple, and incredibly quick recipe.

It's delicious, straightforward, and ready in just 10 minutes. I always keep frozen shrimp on hand for effortless dinners like this.

Contents

• Ingredients for 2 people
• How to
• Result

With quality shrimp, a handful of basics—garlic, honey, salt, cayenne, and fresh lime juice—transforms into magic. Serve with pasta, noodles, or lemon cilantro rice. I paired mine with creamy garlic parmesan fettuccine for a restaurant-worthy meal.

Ingredients for 2 people

Preparation time: 10 min - Cooking time: 5 min

• 500 g shelled and deveined prawns
• 15 ml olive oil
• 15 ml unsalted melted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 45 ml honey
• 25 ml lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 pinches cayenne pepper
• Chopped parsley

How to

1. Rinse the shrimp in cold water.
2. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
3. Heat a pan (cast iron preferred).
4. Add olive oil.
5. Add butter.
6. Add minced garlic.
7. Sauté until garlic browns.
8. Add prawns.
9. Cook, stirring occasionally.
10. Add honey.
11. Pour in lime juice.
12. Add salt and cayenne; mix well.
13. Cook until sauce thickens.
14. Garnish with chopped parsley.
15. Serve immediately.

Result

Your garlic honey lemon shrimp are ready! Simple, fast, and packed with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or surprise guests—impress without the hassle.