Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

from acouplecooks.com
10 min
4 servings

This cilantro lime shrimp is a healthy, easy dinner recipe that takes just 10 minutes! Serve with rice, in tacos, or as a Mexican-style salad topping.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus zest from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Thaw the shrimp (see the notes above).

  2. 2

    Mince the garlic.

  3. 3

    Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.

  4. 4

    In a large skillet, heat the butter or olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.

  5. 5

    Spritz with lime juice and stir in the lime zest and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.