Cilantro-Lime Shrimp And Rice
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Cilantro-Lime Shrimp And Rice
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A quick and flavorful Cilantro-Lime Shrimp And Rice dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Ingredients
For The Rice:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- lime juice of 1
For The Shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 14 ounces Shrimp uncooked and deveined
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- 1/2 lime cut into wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
(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%)
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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