This Cilantro Lime Shrimp recipe is a quick and low carb meal you can make at any time. It’s a high protein recipe and can be served with any side you prefer. Talk about versatile!
Shrimp is one of my favorite types of seafood. It’s tough to get tired of eating this Cilantro Lime Shrimp because there are so easy to prepare and so delicious! This is such it’s a super easy protein for your family. The lime adds a lovely zesty punch, while the cilantro gives a fresh twist – such a mouthwatering weeknight meal!
If you’re after other delicious shrimp recipes, why not also try my Grilled Shrimp Skewers or my Shrimp Pineapple Salad!
Why you’ll love Cilantro Lime Shrimp
- Light and delicious! These citrus shrimp are light but also super satisfying.
- Versatile. You can serve this with a whole host of your favorite sides.
- Healthy. Protein packed shrimp and a low carb side make for a healthy and delicious meal
- A delicious marinade. The shrimp are coated in a simple but flavor packed tasty marinade, made with garlic, fresh lime juice and paprika.
- An easy shrimp recipe. A handful of ingredients – goes from pantry to table in 15 mins!
Ingredients you’ll need
- Jumbo Shrimp
- Lime Juice
- Salt
- Cilantro
- Garlic Paste
- Paprika
- Olive Oil
- Butter
How to make Cilantro Lime Shrimp
- Marinate the shrimp – Mix all the marinade ingredients, add the shrimp and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp – Place the pieces of shrimps in a skillet/pan with a little oil and butter cook until they have a golden brown crunchy look.
- Serve – Add your favorite side, enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- A cast iron skillet is perfect for cooking these shrimp, or use a heavy bottomed pan.
- Space the shrimp out, so they don’t touch and they cook evenly.
- Shrimp will turn to an opaque pink, when they are cooked. If the shrimp curl up into little O shapes they’re overcooked. Perfectly cooked shrimp should be a C in shape.
- The best way to defrost frozen shrimp is in a colander in the fridge overnight.
- Allow your shrimp to marinate for at least an hour.
- Go for freshly squeezed lime juice, for the best flavor.
- Add some chili flakes for a pop of spiciness.
- This dish is gluten free.
What Goes With Cilantro Lime Shrimp?
I love how versatile this recipe is. It goes with almost any side dish you can think of!
In the picture above, I have the Cilantro Lime Shrimp served with couscous, avocados and broccoli florets.
If you want to have a low cab meal, you can omit the couscous and serve it with just veggies or healthier carb options like quinoa, sweet potatoes or brown rice.
I like having couscous sometimes because it’s super light and I only have about 1/2 cup at the most, which is pretty decent. Most of the time, I prefer having a low carb meal, but I also don’t want to get myself so bored of eating the same options day after day.
Can I make this ahead of time?
This Cilantro Lime Shrimp recipe is perfect for meal prep. You can prepare a big batch of it on a sheet pan in the oven as well with some asparagus, sweet potatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onion cubes. Bake them at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Just try it and thank me later.
Is Cilantro Lime Shrimp Whole30 or Keto?
This recipe is keto-friendly since it is so low-carb. But if you want to fit it into your Whole30, you will need to use Ghee or clarified butter. Otherwise, it’s completely compliant!
What Type of Shrimp Should You Use?
I love how plump the jumbo shrimp is. If you want to save yourself some time, you can use frozen peeled and deveined shrimp of any size. The smaller shrimp would be better in a stir-fry or other dish.
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw jumbo shrimps
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp fresh garlic paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimps with all the ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Bring a large iron skillet to high heat, then add the olive oil and butter.
- Place the pieces of shrimps a little apart from each other and cook until fully cooked and have a golden brown crunchy look.
- Serve with broccoli and couscous or any side dish of your choice.
Notes
- A cast iron skillet is perfect for cooking these shrimp, or use a heavy bottomed pan.
- Space the shrimp out, so they don’t touch and they cook evenly.
- Shrimp will turn to an opaque pink, when they are cooked. If the shrimp curl up into little O shapes they’re overcooked. Perfectly cooked shrimp should be a C in shape.
- The best way to defrost frozen shrimp is in a colander in the fridge overnight.
- Allow your shrimp to marinate for at least an hour.
- Go for freshly squeezed lime juice, for the best flavor.
- Add some chili flakes for a pop of spiciness.
- This dish is gluten free.
I’m guessing the shrimp should be shelled with tails off? I currently have them defrosting and can’t wait to have this for lunch today! The marinade smells amazing!!
Hi Mishka!
Ofcorse yes feel free to use that. Hope you enjoyed it.
Another one! 🔥🔥 Making it for the second time as I type this, & watch the blazer game. That’s how easy it is. I mix it with the chimichurri rice from Trader Joe’s. With Cuban beans, tomatoes, Avacado sauce or guac. DELICIOUS! So flavorful. Saving this with others I’ve taken from your site. You’re appreciated 🙏🏽
Btw, I’m not the type to leave reviews. But it’s that good and easy. I had to.
Hi There!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I very much appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed it and your additions sound so tasty!