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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Cilantro lime shrimp
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This cilantro lime shrimp is a healthy, easy dinner recipe that takes just 10 minutes! Serve with rice, in tacos, or as a Mexican-style salad topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus zest from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Thaw the shrimp (see the notes above).
  2. Mince the garlic.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the butter or olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
  5. Spritz with lime juice and stir in the lime zest and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/cilantro-lime-shrimp/