Description
A quick, flavorful shrimp dish with bold garlic and citrus notes, perfect for a weeknight dinner in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 limes
Zest of 1 lime
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Optional: Red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Season with paprika, pepper, lime zest, and juice.
Remove from heat and top with cilantro.
Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.
Notes
Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding.
Adjust spice level by increasing chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
Keywords: easy shrimp recipes, garlic lime shrimp, 20-minute dinner, healthy shrimp