Cilantro Lime Shrimp
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
119 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
South American
Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Description
The recipe calls for seasoning peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp with ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The shrimp cook quickly in batches in olive oil over medium-high heat until opaque and just done, ensuring they remain tender.
Garlic is added to the second batch while cooking for an aromatic touch. Once all shrimp are cooked, they are combined in the pan and finished by squeezing fresh lime juice over them and tossing with chopped cilantro. This imparts a fresh citrusy tang and herbal brightness that enhance the natural sweet flavor of the shrimp.
Cilantro Lime Shrimp works well served on its own, as a topping for rice or greens, or wrapped in tortillas. The method emphasizes fresh seasoning and careful cooking to keep the shrimp juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined jumbo
- 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon cumin ground
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp. Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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