Description
Chili Lime Shrimp is a vibrant, zesty dish that delights your taste buds with its bold flavors. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss until well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the pan: Drizzle olive oil into a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the shrimp: Add marinated shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Flavor boost: If using cilantro or red pepper flakes, sprinkle them in during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve immediately on a plate with your choice of rice or in tacos.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in diced bell peppers or red onions.
- Substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg