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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Here's how you make Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 6m
  • Cook: 4m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 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
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Thaw the shrimp.

  • Step 2: Mince the garlic.

  • Step 3: Pat the shrimp dry.

  • Step 4: In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.

  • Step 5: 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.

  • Step 6: Spritz with lime juice and stir in the lime zest and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

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