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Chili Lime Shrimp
These delicious chili and lime shrimp are loaded with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy low carb meal. Made with simple ingredients and quick to cook.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ¼ cup lime juice (plus zest of one lime)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (pressed)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for serving)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Add the uncooked shrimp to the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
- 2
Add shrimp to a large heated pan over medium heat, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.