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Chipotle Lime Shrimp
Chipotle Lime Shrimp - Skillet shrimp with smoky chipotle chili pepper, lime juice, honey and garlic. Takes 15 minutes to make and so delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 362 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (450g) Shrimp shelled, deveined and tail-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper powder or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté briefly with a spatula. Add the shrimp to the skillet, stirring and cooking them. Incorporate the honey, lime juice, chipotle chili pepper, and salt, stirring to combine well with the shrimp. Continue stirring and turning the shrimp to ensure both sides are cooked evenly.
- Add the parsley or cilantro and stir to combine well. Turn off the heat and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp before eating.
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Notes
- I used McCormick Chipotle Chili Pepper, which is amazing with a nice smoky flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2people
Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
365mg
(122%)
Sodium
572mg
(24%)
Potassium
662mg
(19%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
323IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 365mg | 122% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 323IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.