Cilantro Lime Shrimp
A healthy low cab meal for an everyday choice. Made with simple ingredients and little prep work, this meal will keep you full and satisfied for a long time.
servings
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.4g | Protein: 46.3g | Fat: 7.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 854mg | Sugar: 0.4g
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