Baked Crispy Honey Lime Shrimp
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Sweet and tangy baked crispy honey lime shrimp is lighter than fried versions with the most incredible sticky honey, lime, and garlic glaze. A MUST for shrimp lovers.
Calling all lime lovers to try my Honey Lime Garlic Chicken, Cilantro Lime Rice, and Grilled Lime Butter Salmon Skewers next!
Shrimp has been making a weekly – or even bi-weekly – appearance in my kitchen lately. I don’t know what’s gotten into me but I have shrimp on the brain and I can’t seem to get enough of it right now. It’s a good thing my husband loves shrimp as much as I do to help me taste-test and devour all of this seafood goodness.
This recipe is so simple but packs SO much flavor. First, you marinate the shrimp for just 15 minutes in a mixture of eggs, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Then dip the shrimp in panko breadcrumbs to coat and arrange them on a large baking sheet in a single layer so that they aren’t overlapping.
Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes until perfectly golden brown and crispy on the outside.
While the shrimp is baking, whip up that sweet and tangy honey lime and garlic sauce.
Just bring it all to a boil, stir in a little cornstarch slurry, and voila – you’re done. Combine the sauce and the shrimp and top it off with a little lime zest and chopped fresh cilantro and you’ve got one heck of a tasty shrimp dish on the table.
What people are saying about these Baked Crispy Honey Lime Shrimp
“Fantastic recipe!! Loved the marinade and method for breading and cooking the shrimp. My fiancé says it’s a keeper! Best of all, this is very Weight Watchers friendly – only 6 points per serving!” – Terri
“Delicious and simple. I didn’t have to go buy any fancy ingredients either. Made for an easy Sunday dinner.” – Lakeeissa
“This was the greatest dish I’ve ever made! I didn’t mix the sauce. I just drizzled it on top.” – Risa
Baked Crispy Honey Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled and de-veined
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- juice of 1 lime , (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- lime zest and cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Add shrimp and stir to combine. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
- Dip the shrimp in the panko crumbs to coat as thoroughly as you can, then arrange in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Spray shrimp with cooking spray.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- While shrimp is baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce, garlic, sriracha, and lime juice. Bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl whisk together water and corn starch until dissolved. Pour into sauce pan, stir until thickened. remove from heat.
- Once shrimp are cooked and golden, toss them in the sauce (or pour sauce over shrimp, turning to coat as necessary). Top with lime zest and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you make any of this ahead of time? Thank you!
You can make the marinade ahead and also marinade the shrimp for up to 24 hours but I would recommend 2-6 hours for best texture. If you can, it’s best to cook the shrimp right before serving but if for some reason if you need to cook before you can warm them in a skillet over medium-low heat with a small splash of water or reserved sauce for 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently and avoid overheating.
Made last night as written but just for 2 (which I appreciate) – loved the way the shrimp was the star – not hidden under sauce and perfectly done – nice and light! Definitely will make again.
Wow so good!
This was a surprisingly simple recipe but big paYoff.
Lime zest and cilantro as garnish Added a nice freshness. DEFINITELY will make again soon.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe so much, Chris! Thank you!
What a great recipe!! I am going to try this thank yo so much.
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The food you share is very good and attractive, I really like this dish. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
Oh god this is looking an amazing recipe. i can’t control my saliva this is amazing thanks for the recipe again
I hope that you enjoy this recipe when you make it! 🙂
Looks so damn delicious, I think I am gonna try this in sometime.
Can’t wait to try
How do you change recipe for cooked frozen shrimp
Just make it the same way but the shrimp will need to be thawed. It won’t need quite as long to cook! Basically you’re just heating the shrimp since they’re already cooked.