Cilantro Lime Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 medium lime)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped )
Instructions
- 1
Season the shrimp with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
- 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add 1 teaspoon of the oil to the pan, then add half of the shrimp. Cook them undisturbed for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over and cook until opaque throughout, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
2 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and the remaining shrimp to the pan and cook, undisturbed, for about 2 minutes. Turn the shrimp over, add the garlic, and cook until the shrimp is opaque throughout, about 1 minute.
2 min - 5
Return the first batch of shrimp to the skillet, mix well so that the garlic is evenly incorporated and remove the pan from the heat.
- 6
Squeeze the lime juice over all the shrimp. Add the cilantro, toss well, and serve.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
