Easy Mexican Shrimp Skillet

Easy Mexican Shrimp Skillet

from familyfoodonthetable.com
20 min
4 servings

This quick and easy Mexican shrimp skillet is a one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! It’s great over rice or quinoa, in tacos or as a wrap!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add onion and peppers and sauté 5-7 minutes, until tender.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and seasonings and sauté an additional 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp to pan in an even layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until just cooked through.

  5. 5

    Remove and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.