Tangy Lime Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

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1 pound medium shrimp (Peeled, cleaned, rinsed and patted dry)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
1/4 cup shallots (chopped)

1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (146.3 g)
Calories 190.2
Total Fat - 12.7 g
Saturated Fat - 7.4 g
Cholesterol - 173.3 mg
Sodium - 744.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 3.3 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.3 g
Sugars - 0.6 g
Protein - 15.8 g
Calcium - 70.1 mg
Iron - 0.3 mg
Vitamin C - 5.6 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Season shrimp. Heat a large frypan over medium high heat; add 1/2 tablespoon butter and the shrimp. Cook shrimp through 1 to 2 minutes just until turned pink, transfer to a plate. Over medium low heat melt 1 tablespoon butter; add the shallots, lime juice and crushed pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add remaining butter, zest and return the shrimp to the pan; add the cilantro; toss well and serve.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Tips for selecting ingredients

Make sure to use fresh lime juice for a more tangy flavor.
If you don't have shallots, you can substitute with 1/4 cup of chopped onion.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute the shallots with garlic for a more intense flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that garlic has a stronger flavor than shallots, which will give the dish a more intense flavor.
Substitute the butter with olive oil for a healthier alternative. The benefit of this substitution is that olive oil is much healthier than butter and will reduce the amount of saturated fat in the recipe.

Variations

Coconut Lime Shrimp Replace the butter with coconut oil and add 1/4 cup of coconut milk to the pan when you add the shallots, lime juice, and crushed pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the remaining coconut oil, lime zest, and cilantro. Toss well and serve.

Serve with

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan - Roasted asparagus with lemon and Parmesan is the perfect accompaniment to the Tangy Lime Shrimp. The light, fresh flavors of the asparagus will balance out the tangy shrimp, while the Parmesan adds a subtle nutty flavor.

Herbed Rice Pilaf: Herbed rice pilaf is a great accompaniment to the Tangy Lime Shrimp and Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan. The nutty flavor of the rice will complement the shrimp and asparagus, while the herbs add a fragrant, savory note. This dish is also easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for convenience.

FAQ

Q: What type of pan should I use?

A: Use a large frypan over medium-high heat for this recipe.

Q: How long should I cook the dish?

A: Cook the dish for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender.

Fun facts:

Rachael Ray is a popular celebrity chef who has published several cookbooks and hosted multiple cooking shows. She is well-known for her 30-minute meals, which are easy and quick to make.

Lime juice is a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine, used to enhance the flavor of many dishes. It is believed that limes were first introduced to the Americas by Christopher Columbus during his voyages in the 15th century.