Cilantro Lime Shrimp

4.67 from 54 votes

This sizzling cilantro lime shrimp is garlicky, zesty, and ready in under 15 minutes. Juicy shrimp are seared in a hot cast-iron skillet with garlic, cilantro, and lime for a dish that tastes just like your favorite Mexican restaurant, only better.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Shrimp

Cuisine: American Recipes

Keyword: Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tail-on
¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro stems and leaves
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

Season the shrimp with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Heat a cast-iron skillet and add the olive oil and garlic. Lightly sauté until fragrant, then add the shrimp. Stir and cook until the shrimp are half cooked. Next, add the cilantro and butter, stirring to combine well with the shrimp. Finally, add the lime juice and continue to cook until the shrimp are fully cooked.
Turn off the heat when the lime juice has evaporated and the shrimp are nicely cooked with a slightly charred surface. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

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