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Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe

Save our chili lime shrimp recipe for easy, delicious meals whenever you run short on time. It literally takes 15 minutes.
  • cook TIME 7 mins
  • prep TIME 8 mins
  • total TIME 15 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chili lime shrimp, chili lime shrimp recipe, how to make chili lime shrimp
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 476 kcal

Ingredients (14)

  • 13 oz peeled shrimp from 26 oz whole shrimp
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 dried chilis
  • 2 oz limes sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 4 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Melt 2 1/2 tbsp butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, until melted. Stir in 1 tbsp garlic and sauté until fragrant.

step 1 How We Make Chili Lime Shrimp
2

Add 13 oz peeled shrimp along with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp cumin. Stir to cook for about 5 minutes.

step 2 How We Make Chili Lime Shrimp
3

Turn off the heat and garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 oz lime slices, and 6 dried chilis.

step 3 How We Make Chili Lime Shrimp
4

Enjoy with 4 cups of cooked rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 476 kcal | Fat 9 g | Saturated Fat 5 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 316 mg | Sodium 567 mg | Potassium 605 mg | Carbohydrate 57 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 1 g | Protein 42 g | Vitamin A 582 IU | Vitamin C 20 mg | Calcium 155 mg | Iron 2 mg