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Chili Lime Shrimp
These delicious chili and lime shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy low carb meal. Made with simple ingredients and quick to cook.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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 cloves pressed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro for serving
- 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.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1182mg
(49%)
Potassium
135mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
216IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% 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.