Honey Shrimps with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Honey Shrimps with Lemon-Dill Sauce
This is a quick and easy recipe for Honey Shrimps with Lemon-Dill Sauce, a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors that's perfect for a main course.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Honey Shrimps
- 1 kg large shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
For the Lemon-Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Honey Shrimps
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimps, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until the shrimps are well-coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimps and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lemon-Dill Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a bit more lemon juice.
Serving
- Drizzle the lemon-dill sauce over the cooked shrimps. Toss to combine.
- Serve the honey shrimps with lemon-dill sauce immediately, garnished with extra dill if desired.
Notes
For a spicier kick, feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey shrimp marinade. You can also use this recipe with other seafood like scallops or salmon.
