Zesty & Garlicky Cilantro Lime Shrimp in 10 Minutes
Cilantro lime shrimp are one of the easiest, most flavorful dishes you can make. Seasoned with chili powder, cumin, garlic, fresh cilantro, and lime juice, they cook in minutes and deliver bold, zesty flavor. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, rice bowls, and more.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 126kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp neutral oil
- 1½ lb large shrimp, raw, peeled, and deveined
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice from 1 lime, plus additional lime wedges for serving
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (about ¼ cup fresh leaves, packed)
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp. Heat 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or other oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add cleaned shrimp, then season with 1 tsp Kosher salt, ½ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp ground cumin, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink on the first side.
- Flip the shrimp. Once the shrimp turn pink, use tongs to flip them over, then add chopped garlic and fresh lime juice. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until just cooked through. Note: tails should curl up a bit and the shrimp will be pink all over.
- Finish, then serve. Turn off the heat, then sprinkle shrimp with 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro. Toss well, then serve immediately with additional lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Leftovers: Refrigerate airtight for up to 3 days.
- Shrimp: We recommend buying peeled and deveined shrimp to save prep time, though you can certainly clean them yourself.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 267IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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