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Cilantro Lime Butter Shrimp

Cilantro Lime Butter Shrimp: A Quick Zesty Delight at Home

Cilantro Lime Butter Shrimp is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 193
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Extra large shrimp peeled with tails left on
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter divided
  • 6 cloves Minced Garlic more for bolder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander optional
For the Freshness
  • 1 whole Lime juice and zest
  • 2 tablespoons Scallions chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro fresh leaves and tender stems

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Microplane
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the extra large shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Zest the lime and then cut it in half for juicing later.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sauté minced garlic and ground coriander in the skillet until fragrant.
  5. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in chopped scallions and lime zest, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh shrimp and cilantro yield the best flavor. Customize with lemon or different herbs to taste.

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