How to Make Cilantro Garlic Lime Sauteed Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes more satisfying and flavorful than a perfectly prepared shrimp dish. When it comes to cooking shrimp, it's all about the seasoning and cooking method. If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to prepare shrimp, look no further than this amazing recipe for Cilantro Garlic Lime Sauteed Shrimp.

This recipe combines the bold flavors of fresh cilantro, garlic, and zesty lime with succulent shrimp to create a dish that is bursting with flavor. The savory and sli...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds shrimp, tails removed
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste, divided
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 1 small red chile pepper, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Toss shrimp and half the cilantro together in a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; saute onion until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute until browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir salsa, red bell pepper, white wine, red chile pepper puree, lemon juice, and lime juice into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp to salsa mixture; cook and stir until shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with remaining cilantro and add more lemon or lime juice to taste.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 259mg
    • Sodium: 1086mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 114mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 850mg