Cilantro lime rice is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor. It’s the perfect side dish for everything from tacos and burrito bowls to grilled chicken or shrimp! Or serve with fluffy rice to soak up the zesty lime juice. It pairs perfectly with the bright, herby taste of fresh cilantro!
Dinner in minutes! Light and bright this cilantro lime shrimp recipe is quick to make. Serve it as an appetizer, taco filling, or over rice as a shrimp bowl.
Leftover cilantro lime shrimp can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Leftover shrimp can be reheated briefly in a skillet on low heat so it doesn’t become tough.
Cilantro lime shrimp is full of zesty flavor and it’s perfect for serving on anything from rice to tacos.
- 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large lime plus additional for serving
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish
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Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, toss the prepared shrimp with cumin, salt, and pepper.
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In a small bowl, juice 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and set aside.
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In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil.
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Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 minute. Flip the shrimp over and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until it is opaque and cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
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Reduce the temperature to medium and in the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
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Add the shrimp with any juices and the lime juice, cook for 1 minute to heat through. Add cilantro and toss to coat.
Leftover cilantro lime shrimp can be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Calories: 188 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Party Food, Seafood
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