Cilantro Lime Shrimp

5 from 9 votes

Try this fun twist on a traditional shrimp scampi recipe. This cilantro lime shrimp scampi recipe is amazing and ready in 10 minutes.

Cook Time10

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $18.60, $4.65 per Serving

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds peeled and deveined Jumbo Shrimp
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1 Lime juiced
3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
½ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Cumin
¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 1½ pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, juice from 1 lime, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Stir until the shrimp are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the skillet is hot, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes without stirring.
Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate.
Garnish with additional fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Do not marinade the shrimp in the mixture. Once the shrimp is coated, cook them immediately as the lime juice can cause the shrimp to be tough if marinated for longer than 10 minutes.

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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