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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.