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00:00Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos
00:01These shrimp tacos are a 25-minute flavor bomb.
00:06Caramelized shrimp in a sweet, spicy jalapeno honey lime glaze
00:10topped with crushed cashews for the perfect restaurant-quality crunch.
00:14Ingredients
00:15For the shrimp marinade, combine 1 pound of deveined, tail-off raw shrimp
00:20with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil,
00:231 tablespoon of minced fresh garlic,
00:251 sliced jalapeno pepper,
00:272 tablespoons of garlic powder,
00:29the juice of 1 lime,
00:30the zest of 1 half lime,
00:323 tablespoons of honey,
00:33and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
00:37For the honey butter glaze,
00:39melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
00:41and stir in 3 tablespoons of honey reserved from the marinade.
00:45For assembly, use 6 to 8 warm corn tortillas,
00:491 quarter cup of freshly chopped cilantro,
00:52and 1 quarter cup of crushed cashew nuts.
00:55Instructions
00:55Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic, jalapeno,
00:59garlic powder, lime juice, lime zest, honey, salt, and pepper.
01:04Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
01:06Melt butter in a hot skillet,
01:08then cook shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and opaque.
01:12Set aside, but keep the jalapenos in the pan.
01:15Stir honey into the pan off-heat to form a smooth, glossy sauce.
01:20Return shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
01:23Warm tortillas, fill with glazed shrimp,
01:26and top with chopped cilantro and crushed cashews.
01:29Serve immediately.
01:31Recipe variations and dietary modifications.
01:34Gluten-free adaptation uses corn tortillas or lettuce wraps and gluten-free ingredients.
01:40Dairy-free modifications swap butter with coconut or avocado oil for rich flavor.
01:45Low-carb slash keto version uses lettuce wraps,
01:48sugar-free syrup instead of honey,
01:49and avocado for creaminess.
01:52Spice-level variations adjust heat by removing seeds or adding flakes or habanero.
01:57Flavor variations add soy sauce for Asian flair,
02:00pineapple juice for a tropical note,
02:02or smoked paprika for depth.
02:04Storage and make ahead.
02:06Shrimp tacos are best enjoyed fresh,
02:08but leftovers keep for 2 days and reheat well with lime juice.
02:12Make the marinade up to 4 hours ahead.
02:15Store components separately and assemble before serving for fresh texture
02:18and effortless restaurant-quality flavor.
02:21And effortless restaurant-quality flavor.
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