Honey-Lime Glazed Gulf Shrimp with Garlic Butter and Fresh Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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Succulent Gulf shrimp pan-seared then glazed with a bright honey-lime sauce, finished with garlic butter and fresh cilantro for a lively seafood dish. This seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large Gulf shrimp, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 7 min Serves 4 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large Gulf shrimp
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb large Gulf shrimp and season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without moving, until the edges turn pink and begin to curl.
Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 3 tbsp unsalted butter along with 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; sauté for another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and garlic is fragrant.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, cooking for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the shrimp. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.