Description
Hot-Honey Shrimp over Citrus Slaw is a vibrant and mouthwatering dish that combines succulent shrimp glazed in a sweet and spicy hot-honey sauce with a refreshing, crunchy citrus slaw. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this recipe offers bold flavors and stunning presentation in under 30 minutes. Get ready to elevate your mealtime experience with this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (shredded)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cool running water.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice and olive oil; drizzle over the slaw mixture and toss to combine.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thawed shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Flip the shrimp and drizzle hot honey on top. Cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Plate the citrus slaw and top generously with the glazed shrimp.
- Serve with extra lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: - For added spice, mix your hot honey with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce. - Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for alternative protein options. - Experiment with different citrus fruits such as grapefruit or blood orange in the slaw.