Cilantro-Lime Shrimp And Rice

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp And Rice

A quick and flavorful Cilantro-Lime Shrimp And Rice dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

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Ingredients

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For The Rice:

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime

For The Shrimp:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 14 ounces Shrimp uncooked and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lime cut into wedges, for serving
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Instructions

  1. Add the rice, water, and salt to a pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic, shrimp, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp flesh turns pink and white. Set aside.
  3. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the cilantro and lime juice, and toss it all together. Serve the shrimp with the cilantro-lime rice, and serve with an extra wedge of lime.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 212mg (9%) Potassium 251mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 338IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 212kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 338IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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