Description
Garlic Lime Shrimp is a tantalizing seafood dish that combines the zesty brightness of lime with the rich aroma of garlic. This quick and easy recipe transforms succulent shrimp into a culinary delight, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests. Ready in just 30 minutes, it can be served over rice, in tacos, or alongside fresh salads for a satisfying meal that transports your taste buds to the tropics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil if necessary.
- Add marinated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; flip and cook for another minute or two.
- Remove from heat and squeeze additional lime juice over the shrimp before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg