Chili Lime Shrimp

If you’re looking for an easy dinner that will be ready in minutes, look no further than these chili lime shrimp. This recipe is bursting with zesty lime, smoky chili powder, and garlic for a bold, flavorful dish.

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Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. large shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. lime zest
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Assembly instructions:

• Add all ingredients to a large freezer bag.
• Remove excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

• Thaw.
• Sauté in skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes or BBQ on skewers.

How to Serve Chili Lime Shrimp

You can serve these with steak, rice, or on pasta. You could also use them in shrimp tacos, on top of a Southwest Salad, or inside lettuce wraps or flour tortillas.

Tips for this recipe:

Shrimp cook up so quickly, which is what makes this such a fast meal, but it’s important not to overcook them. Be sure to watch closely. Shrimp are ready when they turn pink and begin to curl up.

For more recipes like this one, check out our Garlic Butter Shrimp or Seafood Curry Pasta.

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Chili Lime Shrimp

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

7 mins

 

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4

Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. large shrimp raw peeled and deveined
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 3 clove garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp. lime zest
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large freezer bag.
2. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Sauté in skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes or BBQ on skewers.