Description
This Cilantro Lime Shrimp recipe features succulent jumbo shrimp cooked in a flavorful blend of garlic, cilantro, butter, and zesty lime juice, creating a refreshing and vibrant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (500g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, stems and leaves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then stir in cilantro, butter, and lime juice.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the level of cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- Feel free to add additional herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg