Chili Lime Shrimp with White Rice and Fresh Salad
Chili Lime Shrimp is a quick, zesty dish with tender shrimp marinated in lime, chili, and garlic. Perfect for tacos, salads, or a main dish, full of vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Juice of 2 limes
Zest of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
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Pat shrimp dry, toss with olive oil, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper. Marinate 10–15 minutes.
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Heat skillet over medium-high heat, cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
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Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle cilantro, serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Can grill or broil instead of sautéing; adjust spice to taste; serve with rice, salad, or tortillas.