Cilantro Lime Shrimp {Made in under 10 minutes}

Cilantro lime shrimp, succulent shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, onions and plenty of fresh cilantro served warm is the ultimate appetizer to kick off the weekend, plus it’s ready in under ten minutes.

Growing up in South Texas, near the gulf coast all celebrations include shrimp. Nothing beats fresh shrimp from the gulf coast. Grilled, fried, poached, pickled, or baked all our celebrations feature this tiny gem from the coast.

Today I want to share a simple shrimp appetizer that can be made in under 10 minutes. I serve them with a pile of tortilla chips and an icy cold margarita or beer.

What I love about shrimp is that they cook up quickly and pair beautifully with so many flavors. For this shrimp appetizer we are going with a tried-and-true flavor combo – cilantro and lime!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP

olive oil

onion

garlic

shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on optional

salt

pepper

lime juice

cilantro, minced

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP RECIPE IN UNDER TEN MINUTES

If you are using fresh shrimp, peel and devein shrimp – you can keep or remove tails, optional.  

If you are using frozen shrimp, defrost them by placing them in a bowl of ice water or cold water. Or defrost shrimp overnight in the fridge.

This recipe can go from stove-top to table, which I love. Placed in the middle of the table, with chips guests can serve themselves, and less clean-up for me after a evening with friends.

In skillet heat oil over high heat. We want our shrimp to hit a hot pan so they sear slightly. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and translucent, about 1 minute. 

Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, stir to coat, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.

Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve warm.

SERVING SUGGESTION FOR CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP

 I serve my shrimp with tortilla chips, but you can easily make tacos or serve over steamed rice.

To serve over pasta, hit the pan with some heavy cream, before adding lime juice and cilantro and ladle over hot pasta.

Chill leftovers, use to make a salad or stir into quinoa.   

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro lime shrimp, succulent shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, lime juice, onions and plenty of fresh cilantro served warm is the ultimate appetizer to kick off the weekend, plus it’s ready in under ten minutes.

Author: Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion diced
• 3 garlic cloves finely minced
• 2 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on optional
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro minced

Instructions

1. In skillet heat oil over high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and translucent, about 1 minute.
3. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, stir to coat, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
4. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
5. Serve warm with tortilla chips, or as a filling in warm tortillas.

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