Cilantro Lime Shrimp
This vibrant cilantro lime shrimp is ready in just 10 minutes! Juicy shrimp coated in zesty lime and fresh cilantro makes a quick, flavorful protein perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or a simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep
- 6 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4
Ingredients 8
- 1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled, thawed if frozen)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 pinch cayenne
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus zest from 1 lime
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Method 3
- 01
Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
- 02
In a large skillet, heat the butter or olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Remove from the heat.
- 03
Spritz with lime juice and stir in the lime zest and chopped cilantro . Serve immediately. Leftovers last refrigerated up to 2 days, but taste best fresh.
Provenance
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