Cilantro Lime Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Description
This recipe prepares cilantro lime shrimp by first sautéing aromatic ingredients like garlic, onion, and jalapeño in a butter and olive oil blend, infusing the base with mildly spicy and savory elements. Red pepper flakes and Mexican oregano add further depth while tomatoes soften to create a subtle sauce. Raw shrimp are then added and cooked just until opaque, preserving their tender texture.
The lime zest and juice brighten the flavor and fresh cilantro added after cooking keeps its vibrant herbal character. The balance of creaminess from butter, acidity from lime, slight heat, and fresh herbs makes this shrimp dish lively without overwhelming heat. It’s excellent served as a main course or added to rice, tortillas, or salads.
For best flavor absorption, fresh raw shrimp are recommended. Cilantro should be stirred in at the end to maintain freshness, but it can be substituted with fresh basil if desired. Careful attention to cooking time ensures shrimp remain moist and tender.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 jalapeño finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 2 Roma tomato chopped
- 1 lime zest and juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Shrimp split and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Melt the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno.
- Cook, stirring until the onion begins to wilt, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes and oregano.
- Continue cooking until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 3 additional minutes.
- Add the tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the shrimp, zest and lime juice, salt and black pepper.
- Cook until the shrimp are just opaque. Be careful not to overcook.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
Notes
- Use fresh raw shrimp to absorb flavors better than frozen ones.
- Add cilantro after cooking to keep its fresh, bright flavor.
- Substitute freshly chopped basil if you prefer to avoid cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1202mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 449IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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