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Honey Lime Cilantro Baked Shrimp

by Lindsay Cotter · 06/03/2019

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★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews

Baked shrimp with sweet honey lime shrimp marinade is a seafood dinner idea that comes together in 20 minutes! This delicious meal is easy to make, gluten free, and paleo.

plate of tail-on baked shrimp suurounded by lime slices

Hey friends! Happy June! We’ve officially turned off the heat in our house. LOL! I know, took long enough, right? Despite the cold and rain, I’m still yearning for summery food. Can we just pretend like it’s 80 F, sunny, and we’re dining by the beach? Ahh yes, that would be bliss.

Well, if we can’t dine al fresco with the ocean in the background, then I’ll just have to bring the summery vacation vibes to us.

Hence this recipe. It screams sunshine and summer, right?! Those light flavors! Those pretty in pink baked shrimp! Tis’ divine. And it’s naturally healthy. No really, this dish is super GOOD for ya!’

Better for you seafood facts and nerdy cooking tips below. You’re welcome. 🙂

Is baked shrimp healthy?

Eating baked shrimp is much healthier than preparations like deep-frying. In general, shrimp has some nice health benefits, such as:

  • Good source of Omega 3’s
  • Low in fat and calories
  • Rich in protein and antioxidants
  • High in several vitamins and minerals

Because it cooks so quickly, shrimp is the perfect seafood to have on busy nights. You can make baked shrimp, a healthy shrimp stir fry, or shrimp jambalaya with lentils. It doesn’t get much tastier than that!

Do you cook shrimp with the shell on?

Yes, absolutely leave the shell on your shrimp! It cooks just as quickly as peeled shrimp, but it requires minimal preparation. (SOURCE)  Even better, shrimp cooked in their shells have a plumper texture, and they don’t seem to go from perfectly cooked to overcooked as quickly. Cooking unpeeled shrimp is the thing that will really make that shrimp flavor pop, and to reap the benefits, the only thing you need to do is…nothing!

Oh, and about those shells. When left on for the cooking process, shrimp shells contribute a depth of flavor that’s somewhere between toasty and briny. Not that I expect you to eat them or anything.

All of the good benefits aside, it’s not always practical to cook shrimp with the shell on and that is okay, too. You just need to keep an eye on the baked shrimp while it’s in the oven so that it doesn’t overcook. Rubbery shrimp is not a delicious thing.

About the seafood marinade

Technically, I suppose the baked shrimp is cooked in more of a sauce than a marinade. It’s a twist on a seafood marinade that I used for a Cod recipe a few years ago. Fortunately, it’s also perfect with shrimp.

It’s super easy to make, too. Some lime juice, honey for sweetness, some tamari, avocado oil, salt and pepper – combine and bake! I also like to add in a tbsp of chopped cilantro, to help give it a burst of freshness. But if cilantro isn’t your jam, that’s totally fine, you can omit it. It’s delish either way!

How to make honey lime baked shrimp:

Do you have 15- 20 minutes? Good, because that’s really all it takes to make baked shrimp.

Think of this dish as a roasted shrimp cocktail with extra flavor! All you do is clean the shrimp and place them in a shallow roasting pan or cookie sheet.  Spread the shrimp out evenly then drizzle your marinade on top. Toss shrimp to coat evenly and bake!

After 10-12 minutes the shrimp will be done and pink.  Squeeze a little lime on top before serving. BAM! Dinner! And perfect with a side of sweet potato fries, carrot fries, or riced veggies.

Encourage your friends and family to peel and eat the shrimp while they listen to the waves of the ocean. Oh wait, we were just pretending to be at the beach, right? 😉

 

 

 

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plate of honey lime baked shrimp

Honey Lime Cilantro Baked Shrimp


★★★★★

5 from 10 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 4- 5 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat
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Baked shrimp with sweet honey lime shrimp marinade is a seafood dinner idea that you can make in 20 minutes!. It’s gluten free, paleo, and delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shells on or off, deveined
  • 1/4 cup gluten free tamari sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2–4 Tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
  • 2–4 Tablespoons olive or avocado oil
  • 3 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro to garnish
  • Lime to garnish
  • Optional – red chili pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
  2. Clean and devein the shrimp, and place them in a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the gluten free tamari sauce, lime juice, oil, honey, ginger, black pepper and sea salt. Stir in the cilantro.
  4. Drizzle or brush the seafood marinade over the shrimp. NOTE -> There will be some liquid that sits in the dish.
  5. Roast the shrimp for 10-12 minutes. They will turn opaque and pink when done.
  6. Tip –> Cover the shrimp with foil for the first 8 minutes, check progress, and uncover them for the remaining baking time.
  7. Optional – Garnish with chili pepper flakes, a splash of lime, and fresh cilantro.
  8. Peel off shrimp tails before eating.
  • Prep Time: 6 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 lb.
  • Calories: 146
  • Sugar: 10.5 g
  • Sodium: 510.9 mg
  • Fat: 3.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 19.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 146 mg

Keywords: baked shrimp, seafood marinade

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Alright my friends, have a great first week of June! Whatcha making? Where are you going? What’s on your summer bucket list?

My bucket list —> Finish remodeling the new studio so you all can come visit and eat good food! 

How does that sound?

Cheers,

LC

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  1. Marcia says

    02/16/2022 at 10:59 AM

    In the recipe steps you say to add the ginger in the marinade, then later steps say to add the ginger after removing the foil. Before I make this, I’m not sure which step, or both, to do. Thank you, this sounds delicious, I’m eager to try it.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      02/16/2022 at 1:08 PM

      Oh sorry about that! Add it to the marinade. Keep me posted!

      Reply
      • Lindsay Cotter says

        02/16/2022 at 4:53 PM

        Just updated recipe card to use the grated ginger too. Combine your gluten free tamari sauce, lime juice, oil, honey, ginger, black pepper and sea salt (about 1/4 tsp each for seasoning). Stir in the cilantro.
        Drizzle or brush the seafood marinade over your shrimp. There will be some liquid that sits in the dish.
        Roast at 400 F for 10-12 minutes. Shrimp will turn opaque and pink.
        Tip –> Cover with foil for the first 8 minutes, check progress, then uncover for the remaining.
        Optional – Garnish with chili pepper flakes, splash of lime, and fresh cilantro.
        Peel shrimp before eating.

        Reply
  2. Lynette Mitchell says

    12/18/2019 at 1:16 PM

    I made it for a December meeting I was hosting. There were several women with different dietary restrictions. They were ALL able to eat it! Not needing to fix three different meals was WONDERFUL! I’m fixing and taking it for Christmas Eve dinner cold as an appetizer. lm

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      12/19/2019 at 8:45 AM

      Oh wonderful! I am so glad. Thanks for the feedback Lynette! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  3. temple run 2 says

    07/30/2019 at 5:29 AM

    Delicious, quick and easy! A hit with the family!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Toni says

    06/04/2019 at 8:04 AM

    I loved it! So easy and really tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/04/2019 at 10:36 AM

      Ahh thanks friend!❤️ Glad you loved

      Reply
  5. Sommer says

    06/04/2019 at 7:56 AM

    Can’t get enough of the marinade! Wanting to try it on other things now as well.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/04/2019 at 10:36 AM

      It’s sooooo good. And so versatile!

      Reply
  6. Sam says

    06/04/2019 at 7:52 AM

    We can not get enough of this baked shrimp recipe! So simple and easy to make!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. Tara | Tara Rochford Nutrition says

    06/04/2019 at 4:54 AM

    I love how quickly shrimp cooks. This looks like a perfect warm weather dinner!

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/04/2019 at 10:36 AM

      Same here, I’m a big fan of quick meals ?

      Reply
  8. Liz S says

    06/04/2019 at 4:19 AM

    Yes! Air conditioning is mainly on here too (though we had another cold day yesterday; but no snow, so I’ll take it, haha). Love this shrimp dish! And yes, I’d love to see your new studio, omg.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/04/2019 at 10:35 AM

      Lol I’m with ya-it’s June and I’m counting my blessings that there’s no snow?? ? And this is a good one for sure-enjoy!?

      Reply
  9. Tanya Schroeder says

    06/03/2019 at 8:21 PM

    This shrimp had the best flavor! Tasted so fresh!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/04/2019 at 10:34 AM

      Woohoo! I’m glad you think so. Thanks friend!

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    06/03/2019 at 7:34 PM

    This shrimp is delicious! Didn’t have any leftovers which is the best compliment to a dish!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/04/2019 at 10:33 AM

      I so agree? happy to hear!! Thanks Julie?

      Reply
  11. Suzy says

    06/03/2019 at 5:02 PM

    The flavor puts these over the top! This will definitely be on our dinner rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Liz says

    06/03/2019 at 6:46 AM

    What a phenomenal marinade! So much delicious flavor in every bite!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      06/03/2019 at 11:38 AM

      YES! So flavorful and SO good?

      Reply

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