Tender shrimp with garlic and lime, sautéed for a zesty, satisfying dish that shines as main or appetizer.
# Ingredient list:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Marinade & Sauce
02 - 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 2 limes)
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons chili flakes
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
11 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
02 - Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the bowl. Toss well to evenly coat. Allow shrimp to marinate for 10 minutes while you heat the pan.
03 - Set a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
04 - Arrange the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque. Flip each shrimp and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fully cooked.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the shrimp and serve immediately with lime wedges.
