Cilantro Lime Shrimp

This recipe for cilantro lime shrimp is tender shrimp sauteed with butter, garlic, cumin, lime juice and fresh cilantro. A quick and easy meal option that's ready in minutes!

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice
cilantro springs and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pan over high heat.
Season the shrimp generously with the salt and pepper.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until shrimp are pink and opaque.
Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in the lime juice and cilantro.
Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

You can use any size shrimp in this dish, but I recommend using large shrimp that are at 16-20 count or 21-25 count.
Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
You can remove the tails of the shrimp, or leave them on for a more elegant presentation.

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