Hot-Honey Shrimp over Citrus Slaw
Hot-Honey Shrimp over Citrus Slaw is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Succulent shrimp glazed with hot honey are served atop a vibrant, crunchy slaw made from fresh cabbage, zesty orange, and tangy lime. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 orange (segmented)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, orange segments, and chopped cilantro to prepare the slaw.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl; drizzle over the slaw and toss to combine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp and sauté for about 3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Pour hot honey over the cooked shrimp; stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve the hot-honey shrimp over the citrus slaw on plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg