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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Try this fun twist on a traditional shrimp scampi recipe. This cilantro lime shrimp scampi recipe is amazing and ready in 10 minutes.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together the shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cilantro, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper, Stir to coat the shrimp in the oil and seasonings.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Let the shrimp cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp over and cook the other side for 1-2 more minutes until the shrimp is cooked through and pink. You may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
- Serve topped with more fresh lime juice and cilantro if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Do not marinade the shrimp in the mixture. Once the shrimp is coated, cook them immediately as the lime juice can cause the shrimp to be tough if marinated for longer than 10 minutes.
- Do not marinade the shrimp in the mixture. Once the shrimp is coated, cook them immediately as the lime juice can cause the shrimp to be tough if marinated for longer than 10 minutes.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
1109mg
(46%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
460IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1109mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.