Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish, bursting with garlic and zesty lime. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a delicious dinner option that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp butter, olive oil, or vegan butter
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup garlic, diced
- 1 lime, 1/2 sliced, 1/2 juiced and zested
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp pepper, freshly cracked
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp seafood seasoning, (old bay, seafood magic, etc), optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter (if using) and combine all ingredients in a small bowl; pour this mixture over the shrimp to marinate.
- Heat a large pan until very hot.
- Add the shrimp along with garlic, seasonings, cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes to the pan.
- Stir frequently to avoid burning. Cook each side of the shrimp for about 3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Continue cooking on high heat until shrimp are fully cooked—about another 4 minutes. Take care not to overcook.
- Remove from heat and serve as an appetizer, or over pasta, rice, vegetables, or in a taco or wrap.
Notes
For a vegan version, use olive oil or vegan butter.
Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
Serve with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg