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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Quick and easy, Cilantro Lime Shrimp is bursting with flavor – and it takes just minutes to make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: South American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
  • 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped )

Instructions

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  1. Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil to the pan, then add half of the shrimp. Cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining shrimp to the pan and cook, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over, add the garlic, and cook until the shrimp is opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
  5. Return the first batch of shrimp to the skillet, mix well so that the garlic is evenly incorporated and remove the pan from the heat.
  6. Squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp. Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2/3 cup Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 140mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Serving 2/3 cup
Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 140mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.