Description
Cilantro Lime Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table, making it perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head garlic
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons harissa (or chili paste)
- 1.5 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Roast the garlic in foil for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, chop the roasted garlic and mix with cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and harissa to make the sauce.
- Heat a skillet or grill over high heat; season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink.
- Toss cooked shrimp in the prepared sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 175mg