Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

25 min
6 servings

This quick and easy Cilantro Lime Shrimp recipe will satisfy your shrimp cravings. Juicy shrimp is seasoned, baked, then coated in lime juice and fresh cilantro!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw medium shrimp; cleaned and devined
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a medium-sized bowl, add the shrimp and drizzle with olive oil and mix until lightly coated.

  3. 3

    Add cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until shrimp is coated.

  4. 4

    Lay coated shrimp on prepared rack. Make sure they are not touching. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes- be sure not to overcook.

  5. 5

    Let the shrimp cool for a few minutes and place in a serving tray or bowl. Coat with lime juice and fresh cilantro. Stir and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate.