0 from 69 votes
Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
An easy shrimp recipe that’s packed with flavor and ready in just 10 minutes. Raw shrimp sauteed with fresh garlic, lime, and seasonings.
Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Place the 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound Raw shrimp and season them with salt and pepper to taste and 1 teaspoon chili powder.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until just pink.
- Stir in the 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in the 1 tablespoon lime juice and ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves, toss for a minute, and then serve.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Do use raw shrimp. Large-size shrimp will be great.
- Do not overcook the shrimp. It is tempting, but shrimp doesn't need long to cook otherwise, the texture will be tough and rubbery.
- Lime tastes best with this dish, but if you only have lemons, then use lemons.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
890mg
(37%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.