Green Lime Shrimp Mexico Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Green Lime Shrimp Mexico recipe! Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish features succulent shrimp simmered in a zesty lime sauce with a kick of chili. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal, easily customizable to your spice preference (hot or mild chile). Serve with rice for a complete and satisfying experience.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 240.8 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Green Lime Shrimp Mexico

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How to Make Green Lime Shrimp Mexico

  1. Clean and devein 1 pound of shrimp.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1-2 chopped green chiles (adjust to your spice preference). Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute per side, until pink and opaque.
  4. Add 4 lime slices to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the shrimp is cooked through and the sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup sour cream. Serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

44g

Carbs

2g