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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
This easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just 10 minutes!
👥 3 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Dorothy Bigelow📖 dashfordinner
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Drain off any excess liquid from the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel. Any size of shrimp works well for this recipe, but large is the best (31-35 count per pound).
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and swirl until it is shiny and hot.
olive oil2 tablespoons
3
Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the olive oil.
olive oil2 tablespoons
4
Cook the shrimp for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes, stirring often, or until pink and fully cooked through.
5
While the shrimp is cooking combine the lime juice, water, honey (or maple syrup), salt, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper (to taste), and fresh cilantro in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine.
water2 tablespoonshoney (or maple syrup)1 tablespoonsalt1 teaspoonchili powder1 teaspooncumin1 teaspoonBlack pepper (to taste (optional))
6
Once the shrimp is cooked through, add the cilantro lime sauce and stir to coat.
7
Simmer for approximately ⏱️ 1 minute to allow the flavors to meld, and then remove from the heat.
8
Taste and adjust any seasonings to your liking and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
227 kcal
fat Content
11 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
1646 mg
protein Content
21 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
191 mg
carbohydrate Content
11 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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