Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Name: Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 pound extra large shrimp; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons lime juice; cilantro springs and lime wedges for garnish

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
185 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Benson Pickett

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This recipe for cilantro lime shrimp is tender shrimp sauteed with butter, garlic, cumin, lime juice and fresh cilantro. A quick and easy meal option that's ready in minutes!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter
1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
cilantro springs and lime wedges for garnish

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pan over high heat.
Season the shrimp generously with the salt and pepper.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

You can use any size shrimp in this dish, but I recommend using large shrimp that are at 16-20 count or 21-25 count.
Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
You can remove the tails of the shrimp, or leave them on for a more elegant presentation.

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Calories 185kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 461mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%)