Chili Lime Shrimp

Chili Lime Shrimp recipe | Healthy Eats by Jennie

This Chili Lime Shrimp recipe is zesty and delicious! It is a great low carb way to satisfy your Mexican cravings to enjoy as either an appetizer or an entire meal. 

Chili Lime Shrimp

This Chili Lime Shrimp recipe is zesty and delicious! It is a great low carb way to satisfy your Mexican cravings to enjoy as either an appetizer or an entire meal. 

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Shrimp
Keyword Chili Lime Shrimp, Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Jennie

Ingredients

  • 5 T butter
  • 8 garlic cloves chopped
  • Zest of a lime
  • 1/3 cup sherry (or other dry white wine)
  • 1 lb raw shrimp (peeled / deveined)
  • 2 teas chili powder
  • ¼ teas cayenne pepper*
  • ½ teas cumin
  • ½ teas coarse black pepper
  • ½ teas sea salt
  • Handful of fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes

Instructions

  1. Over medium heat, in a large skillet, melt butter.

  2. Add garlic and zest and cook for 1-2 minutes (while stirring often – be sure not to burn the garlic).

  3. Then add sherry and let it reduce for about 1-2 minutes.

  4. Reduce heat to medium low, add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt and cook for about 5 minutes (or until shrimp is fully cooked)* while occasionally stirring.

  5. Add lime juice, cilantro and stir.

  6. Remove from heat and serve.

Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe Notes:

*Depending on your preferred level of spiciness, you can omit, reduce or increase the amount of cayenne.

*Depending on the size of the shrimp, cooking times can vary. Cook until pink all the way through.

Pairings:

This Chili Lime Shrimp recipe pairs well with just a simple arugula salad and nice bottle of dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a margarita. If you are not watching your carbs, you will love dipping some crusty bread in the sauce or enjoy within a tortilla.  

Food Prep:

This recipe is quick and easy to make for a healthy weeknight meal since the amount of food prep is minimal.

Other Recipes:

Check out my other shrimp recipes:

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Herbed Shrimp Scampi

Spanish Garlic Shrimp

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