Cilantro Lime Shrimp
A refreshing and flavorful shrimp dish marinated in lime juice and spices, perfect for any mealtime.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1/8 teaspoon
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 5 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the shrimp with ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the hot pan and then add half of the seasoned shrimp. Cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
- Flip the shrimp and cook until opaque throughout, about another minute. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining shrimp. After flipping, add the crushed garlic.
- Once cooked, return the first batch of shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything well.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and toss to combine.
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Notes
Serve over rice, in tacos, or atop a salad. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.