Chili Lime Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinating time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Lime Shrimp
Description
Raw shrimp is marinated briefly in a mixture of lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to infuse citrusy brightness and spice. The marinade time of 30 minutes allows the flavors to penetrate without overpowering the delicate shrimp. Cooking in a hot pan over medium heat quickly turns the shrimp pink and opaque, signaling doneness without drying them out. Stirring in fresh chopped cilantro at the end adds herbal freshness and color contrast. Lime wedges served alongside provide additional acidity for those who prefer more tartness.
This dish is suited for quick cooking after marination and works well as a main with rice or as a flavorful appetizer. The blend of chili and lime offers a balanced heat and citrus punch complementary to the shrimp’s natural sweetness. It’s best eaten immediately once cooked for the most tender shrimp texture.
Leftover shrimp can be refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container and reheated gently in a skillet to preserve moisture and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup lime juice plus zest of one lime
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup cilantro for serving, chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add the uncooked shrimp to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Add shrimp to a large heated pan over medium heat, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet to maintain shrimp tenderness and avoid overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1182mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 216IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 173mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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