Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano; 2 roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 lime, zest and juice; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb shrimp, split and deveined; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 lime, zest and juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb shrimp, split and deveined
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Melt the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the garlic, onion and jalapeno.
3
Cook, stirring until the onion begins to wilt, approximately 3 minutes.
4
Add the red pepper flakes and oregano.
5
Continue cooking until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 3 additional minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes.
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft.
8
Add the shrimp, zest and lime juice, salt and black pepper.
9
Cook until the shrimp are just opaque.
10
Be careful not to overcook.
11
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Lime Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

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