Lime And Cilantro Shrimp Recipe

Impress your guests with this vibrant and flavorful Lime & Cilantro Shrimp appetizer! Juicy shrimp marinated in a zesty lime, cilantro, and marmalade sauce, then perfectly seared to create a delicious and unforgettable starter. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 148 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
Lime And Cilantro Shrimp

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lime And Cilantro Shrimp

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How to Make Lime And Cilantro Shrimp

  1. Whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons orange marmalade, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
  2. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
  3. Place 1 pound shrimp in a large resealable bag. Pour the remaining marinade over the shrimp, ensuring they are fully coated.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
  5. Remove shrimp from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add half of the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  8. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to the skillet. Add the remaining shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
  9. Serve the shrimp immediately with the reserved dipping sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g

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