Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Cilantro Lime Shrimp – best shrimp ever with cilantro, lime & garlic on sizzling skillet. Crazy delicious recipe, takes 15 mins only!
I have gone cilantro lime mad. I have a ton of leftover cilantro and lime in my fridge from the cilantro lime chicken I made a few days ago, so what to do? I made this sizzling cilantro lime shrimp on a hot cast-iron skillet that looks and tastes like it’s straight from the best Mexican restaurant in town. Actually better. Much better, and cheaper, too.
If you want to wow your family, friends, or significant other, do follow my recipe and method to the T. There are a few tricks and tips that I am just going to share with you here. First of all, to get the perfectly cooked but slightly seared shrimp (we all love the brown bits), it’s best to cook with a cast-iron skillet. Secondly, start off with olive oil to saute the shrimp but in the middle of cooking, add in some butter. Butter makes everything better, it always does.
Add in a load of cilantro (use the stems as they impart the most flavors) and lime juice. Also, give your shrimp an extra kick by seasoning the shrimp with some cayenne pepper. See those garlic, cilantro, and shrimp goodness that stick to the bottom of the skillet? You will have everyone swooning and begging for more.
While you are at it, make some orange-lime margarita to go with this recipe. 2016 is off to a mucho delicioso start!
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Kimberly Harrison
Yummy! So glad I had extra cilantro and lime. Will definitely make this again!!?
Kari
I bought shrimp – frozen so that I can make this for my husband. I’m not a seafood lover, I’m kind of lost on proper thawing. What is the best route to take, place in fridge over night or run cold water over them? Also, I bought them deveined, however, they have tails still, should I remove those before I cook them? Ugh, I can’t stand seafood, I wish I could but I can’t, but I love my man. Ha! What do you make for sides with this shrimp? Any advise would be appreciated.
Rasa Malaysia
Just thaw at room temp or with water. Rinse and pat dry. Tail on is fine. Please scroll down on the recipe and I provide a few recipes to pair with the cilantro lime shrimp.
Kari
Awesome, thank you! I can’t wait to make this, the husband is going to love it.
KAREN KIMIKO COUTURE
Looks great. This is part of my Christmas eve recipe.
So far i love all your recipes.
Jana
Delicious! Simple and easy! Thanks Rasa. I’ve pinned your shrimp recipe *
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for pinning my cilantro lime shrimp.