Cilantro Lime Shrimp
A vibrant and flavorful weeknight meal that features shrimp marinated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the marinade: In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Give it a good whisk to marry all the flavors together.
- Coat the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the bowl, tossing gently to coat every piece in the marinade.
- Marinate for a flavor boost: Let the shrimp marinate for 15 minutes.
- Sauté to perfection: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through.
- Serve immediately: Serve your Cilantro Lime Shrimp right away.
Notes
Perfect when served over rice or in tacos. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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